Practice question
In Carpio-Morales, what was the status of the second paragraph of RA 6770 Section 14, which limited remedies against Ombudsman findings?
- It was declared unconstitutional
- It was declared an amendment to the Constitution
- It was converted into a pardon
- It was held to confer unlimited jurisdiction on every agency
- It was held immune from constitutional review
Legal references
- Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 217126-27, November 10, 2015, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/nov2015/gr_217126_2015.html Judicial review, Section 14 and rule-making discussion.
- Piccio v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. E-00224, April 28, 2026, main opinion: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/18/70531 Factual findings and substantial evidence discussion.
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