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 Funa vs. Ermita, the Supreme Court ruled that Department of Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Maria Elena Bautista’s concurrent designation as Officer-in-Charge of the Maritime Industry Authority violated the constitutional prohibition against holding multiple government positions, as it was not an ex officio role.
The Supreme Court declared the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) unconstitutional due to legislators’ post-enactment involvement in fund allocation, violating the separation of powers. The Court emphasized that only the Executive branch should implement laws, reinforcing the constitutional boundaries between legislative and executive functions.
