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Practice question: Residual Powers (EO 292, Book III, Title I, Ch. 7, Sec. 20)

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Compare the statutory residual-powers clause of EO 292 with the implied executive powers discussed in the majority resolution in Marcos v. Manglapus. Does either establish an unrestricted presidential power to legislate?

Legal references

  • Executive Order No. 292, Book III, Title I, Chapter 7, Section 20, residual powers: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html
  • Marcos v. Manglapus, G.R. No. 88211, October 27, 1989, majority resolution on reconsideration: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1989/oct1989/gr_88211_1989.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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