Practice question
An ordinance is passed through the proper local procedure but applies an unsupported discriminatory classification and an unreasonable business restriction. Officials say correct voting procedure alone ends judicial review. Which is best under Laguio?
- Procedural compliance and substantive validity are distinct requirements
- Correct procedure automatically cures every constitutional defect
- Only the number of council members matters
- Constitutional rights disappear after enactment
- Courts may never examine ordinances
Legal references
- City of Manila v. Laguio, GR118127, April12 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/apr2005/gr_118127_2005.html Equal-protection and statutory regulatory-power holdings.
- RA7160 Local Government Code: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html Section458(a)(4)(iv),(vii).
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