Practice question
A reporting law reasonably classifies all public-subsidy recipients for accountability. It also expressly exempts a named recipient with identical relevant circumstances solely because the sponsor is its friend. The record excludes any separate distinction, transitional justification or other lawful basis. Officials say the underlying public/private distinction validates the entire scheme automatically. Which is correct?
- A rational general category validates every personal exemption
- Friendship always supplies a substantial accountability distinction
- Only businesses without subsidies may invoke equal protection
- The justified general classification does not cure arbitrary unequal treatment of an otherwise identical member
- The recipient may personally amend the Constitution
Legal references
- Albano v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 257610 and UDK No. 17230, January 24, 2023, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jan2023/gr_257610_2023.html
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; Article III, Section 1.
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