An Overview Philippine Laws

How is "law" defined generally?
"Law" (may)  refer to the whole body or system of law.

As a rule of conduct, it is just and obligatory, laid down by legitimate authority for common observance and benefit.


What does "the body or system of law" include?
1)Statutes enacted by the legislature;
2)Presidential issuances in his exercise of his legislative power as allowed by the Constitution;
3)Rulings of the Supreme Court construing the law;
4)Rules and regulations promulgated by administrative or executive officers pursuant to a delegated power;
5)Ordinance passed by sanggunians of local government units; (Agpalo, 2003 p.1)

How are Philippine laws generally classified?

Political Law
   Constitutional Law
   Public International law
   Administrative Law
   Law on Public Corporations
   Election Law

Labor Law
  Labor Standards
  Labor Relations

Criminal Law
  Revise Penal Code
  Penalties
  Special Criminal Law
 
Civil Law
  Persons and Family Relations
  Wills and succession
  Obligations and Contracts
  Torts and Damages
  Partnership and Agency
  Sales and Special contracts.
  Property

  Land Titles and Deed

  Credit Transactions

  Taxation

Commercial Law
  Corporation Law
  Transportation Law
  Intellectual Property Law
  Banking Law
  Insurance Law
  Special Commercial Laws
  Negotiable Instruments  Law
 
Remedial Law
  Civil Procedure
  Criminal Procedure
  Special Procedure
  Provisional Remedies and Special Civil Actions
  Evidence

What are the three (3) Branches of the Philippine Government and their functions?


Executive - headed by the President. He's the one who executes the laws.

Legislative - Congress (House of Representative and The House of the Senate) as a body they make, alter, or repeal laws.

Judicial - Supreme Court is vested by power to interpret the law. It is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices.