Practice question
An executive order expands an agency’s charter after extensive stakeholder consultations. No enabling law authorizes the expansion. Officials invoke only public benefit and Section 20. Explain the relevant authority defect under Review Center Association.
Legal references
- Executive Order No. 292, Book III, Title I, Chapter 7, Section 20: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html
- Review Center Association of the Philippines v. Ermita, G.R. No. 180046, April 2, 2009, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/49250
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