The Supreme Court invalidated the Philippine Truth Commission’s creation, ruling it unconstitutional due to its exclusive focus on investigating the previous administration, which violated the equal protection clause. The Court emphasized that while the President can establish fact-finding bodies, these must operate within constitutional boundaries.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the President’s creation of municipalities via executive orders was unconstitutional, as this legislative power cannot be delegated without clear standards. The Court emphasized that establishing municipalities is a legislative function requiring explicit guidelines to prevent separation of powers violations.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the RH Law, emphasizing its role in providing access to family planning and reproductive health services. However, it struck down provisions that penalized healthcare providers who refuse services based on religious beliefs, protecting individual conscience rights.
