30 Questions
What is the Philippine Government's role in the country?
Executing governmental functions nationwide
Why did the Province of Cotabato file a case against the GRP Peace Panel?
It was not included in the negotiations with the MILF
What is the Framework Agreement's concept of association hinting at?
The recognition of Mindanao as an associate state
What is the status of the Subic Naval Base according to the Supreme Court?
It is under Philippine territory
What is the defendant's contention in the case regarding the building permit regulations?
Olongapo is under US territory and exempt from Philippine regulations
What is encompassed by the various arms of the Philippine Government?
From the autonomous region down to barangay subdivisions
What led to charges against the defendant in the Subic Naval Base case?
Absence of a building permit
What does the concept of association contradict, according to the Supreme Court?
National sovereignty and territorial integrity
What is the middle ground between integration and independence, according to the concept of association?
Free association
What would recognizing Mindanao as an associate state acknowledge, according to the Supreme Court?
Mindanao as a separate state
What is the role of the government, in theory?
Acting as an agent of the people, serving as the instrument through which the sovereign power's will is expressed
What is the significance of the Supreme Court's emphasis on national sovereignty and territorial integrity?
Preserving the Philippines as a unified and sovereign state
What was the main reason the Court held that the Holy See was immune from suit?
The Holy See was not engaged in a business transaction.
What is the principle underlying sovereign immunity?
Par in parem, non habet imperium
In what circumstances can foreign sovereigns be sued?
When they engage in business transactions on the same level as other contracting parties.
What did the plaintiffs argue in the case?
That the State's intervention constitutes a waiver of its immunity from suit.
What did the Court hold in the case?
That mere resistance to a claim does not waive the State's immunity.
What was the DEA agent's status in the Minucher vs. CA case?
The agent was immune from suit as a representative of a foreign sovereign.
What is the main purpose of the principle that the State may not be sued without its consent?
To ensure that public service remains unhindered
What is the key difference between suing the State and suing public officials?
The State has immunity, but public officials do not
When can a suit against a public official be considered a suit against the State?
When the official is sued in their official capacity while performing duties prescribed by law
What is not considered a suit against the State?
Suing a public official for actions beyond their jurisdiction
What was the outcome of the Philippine Agila Satellite vs. Lichauco case?
The court ruled that the public official's actions were within their jurisdiction
What is the condition under which the State may be sued?
With the consent of the State
What is the main reason for the unequal treatment of female workers in the given context?
To protect them from exploitation abroad
What was the outcome of the Garcia vs. Drilon case?
The VAWC Law was upheld by the Supreme Court
What is a key factor contributing to the unequal power dynamics between men and women in the context of intimate partner violence?
Societal, historical, cultural, and religious factors
What is the purpose of the State's commitment to fostering independent people's organizations?
To support the development of non-governmental organizations
What is the basis for the justification of unequal protection in the given context?
Substantial distinctions pertinent to the law's purpose
What is the main purpose of the VAWC Law?
To provide support to victims of intimate partner violence
Test your knowledge of Philippine law, particularly in the context of jurisdiction and building permits within the Subic Naval Base. This quiz delves into the Supreme Court's decision on a case involving a defendant's house construction without a permit.
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