Philippine Law: Jurisdiction and Building Permits in Subic Naval Base

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What is the Philippine Government's role in the country?

Regulating private enterprises

Executing governmental functions nationwide (correct)

Exercising administrative jurisdiction over foreign territories

Managing ancestral lands

Why did the Province of Cotabato file a case against the GRP Peace Panel?

It opposed the concept of association

It was not included in the negotiations with the MILF (correct)

It disputed the territorial concessions to the US

It feared the loss of sovereignty over the Subic Naval Base

What is the Framework Agreement's concept of association hinting at?

A peace treaty with the MILF

A federal form of government

A constitutional amendment

The recognition of Mindanao as an associate state (correct)

What is the status of the Subic Naval Base according to the Supreme Court?

It is under Philippine territory Signup and view all the answers

What is the defendant's contention in the case regarding the building permit regulations?

Olongapo is under US territory and exempt from Philippine regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is encompassed by the various arms of the Philippine Government?

From the autonomous region down to barangay subdivisions Signup and view all the answers

What led to charges against the defendant in the Subic Naval Base case?

Absence of a building permit Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of association contradict, according to the Supreme Court?

National sovereignty and territorial integrity Signup and view all the answers

What is the middle ground between integration and independence, according to the concept of association?

Free association Signup and view all the answers

What would recognizing Mindanao as an associate state acknowledge, according to the Supreme Court?

Mindanao as a separate state Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle underlying sovereign immunity?

Par in parem, non habet imperium Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can foreign sovereigns be sued?

When they engage in business transactions on the same level as other contracting parties. Signup and view all the answers

What did the plaintiffs argue in the case?

That the State's intervention constitutes a waiver of its immunity from suit. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Court hold in the case?

That mere resistance to a claim does not waive the State's immunity. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between suing the State and suing public officials?

The State has immunity, but public officials do not Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is not considered a suit against the State?

Suing a public official for actions beyond their jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition under which the State may be sued?

With the consent of the State Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the unequal treatment of female workers in the given context?

To protect them from exploitation abroad Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Garcia vs. Drilon case?

The VAWC Law was upheld by the Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the State's commitment to fostering independent people's organizations?

To support the development of non-governmental organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the justification of unequal protection in the given context?

Substantial distinctions pertinent to the law's purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the VAWC Law?

To provide support to victims of intimate partner violence Signup and view all the answers