In Lansang vs. Garcia, the Supreme Court ruled that the judiciary can review the factual basis of the President’s suspension of the writ of habeas corpus to ensure it meets constitutional requirements, affirming the system of checks and balances among government branches.
In Ocampo vs. Medialdea, the Supreme Court upheld President Duterte’s directive to inter former President Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, ruling it did not violate the Constitution or laws. The Court found no grave abuse of discretion in the decision.
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.
