Category Archives: Separation of Power

Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction and Judicial Review

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Erineus

Respondent asserts that the doctrine of primary jurisdiction “simply calls for the determination of administrative questions, which are ordinarily questions of fact, by administrative agencies rather than by courts of justice.”16 Citing Pimentel v. HRET,17 respondent avers that primary recourse … Continue reading →

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Truth Commission is a violation of the equal protection clause

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Erineus

Nature of the Truth Commission As can be gleaned from the above-quoted provisions, the Philippine Truth Commission (PTC) is a mere ad hoc body formed under the Office of the President with the primary task to investigate reports of graft … Continue reading →

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The grant of the rule-making power to administrative agencies is a relaxation of the principle of separation of powers and is an exception to the non-delegation of legislative powers.

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Erineus

Finally, petitioner argues that there has been undue delegation of legislative power, as PD 1986 does not provide for the range of imposable penalties that may be applied with respect to violations of the provisions of the law.           The … Continue reading →

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