REMEDIAL LAW

A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE

2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS

A. Criminal Jurisdiction
B. Prosecution of Offenses (Rule 110)
C. Prosecution of Civil Action (Rule 111)
A. Aspects of Jurisdiction D. Preliminary Investigation (Rule 112)
B. Classification of Jurisdiction E. Arrest, Search and Seizures
C. Jurisdiction of the Philippine Courts (BP 129, as F. Bail (Rule 114); Recognizance Act of 2012 (R.A. No.
amended) 10389)
D. Revised Katarungang Pambarangay Law (RA 7160) A. Interpleader (Rule 62) G. Rights of the Accused (Rule 115)
E. Rules on Expedited Procedures in the First Level Courts B. Declaratory Relief and Similar Remedies (Rule 63) H. Arraignment and Plea (Rule 116)
(A.M. No. 08-8-7-SC, as amended, March 1, 2022) C. Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus (Rule 65) I. Motion to Quash Information (Rule 117)
F. Doctrine of Adherence to Jurisdiction and Residual D. Quo Warranto (Rule 66) J. Pre-trial (Rule 118) A. Basic Concepts on Admission to Practice
Jurisdiction E. Expropriation (Rule 67) K. Trial (Rule 119) B. Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability
G. Jurisdiction vs. Exercise of Jurisdiction F. Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage (Rule 68) L. Judgment (Rule 120) C. The New Code of Conduct for the Philippine Judiciary
H. Primary Jurisdiction and Exhaustion of Administrative G. Partition (Rule 69) M. New Trial or Reconsideration (Rule 121) D. Practical Exercises
Remedies H. Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer (Rule 70) N. Appeal (Rule 122) O. Provisional Remedies (Rule
I. Venue in Criminal and Civil Actions I. Contempt (Rule 71) 127)
VIII. LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS
II. JURISDICTION IV. SPECIAL CIVIL ACTIONS VI. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE WITH PRACTICAL EXERCISES

I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
III. CIVIL PROCEDURE V. SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS & VII. EVIDENCE (A.M. No. 19-08-15-SC)
(1997 Rules on Civil Procedure as SPECIAL WRITS
A. Substantive Law vs. Adjective Law
B. Rule-Making Power of the Supreme Court amended by A.M. No. 19- 10-20-SC) A. Key Concepts
B. Kinds
A. Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
C. Hierarchy of Courts; Doctrine of Non-Interference and
B. Guardianship C. Presentation of Evidence (Rule 132)
Judicial Stability A. General Provisions (Rule 1) C. Adoption D. Judicial Affidavit Rule (A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC)
D. Suppletory Application of the Rules of Court in B. Kinds of Action D. Habeas Corpus (Rule 102); Custody of Minors (A.M. E. Rules on Electronic Evidence (A.M. No. 01-7-01-SC)
Administrative Bodies C. Cause of Action (Rule 2) No. 03-04-04-SC) F. Rules on the Use of Body-Worn Camera in the
E. Construction of the Rules of Court (Rule 1, sec. 6) D. Parties to Civil Actions (Rule 3) E. Writ of Amparo (A.M. No. 07-9-12-SC) Execution of Warrants (A.M. No. 21-06-08-SC)
E. Pleadings F. Writ of Habeas Data (A.M. No. 08-1-16-SC)
F. Summons (Rule 14) G. Change of Name (Rule 103)
G. Motions (Rule 15) H. Cancellation or Correction of Entries in the Civil
H. Dismissal of Actions (Rule 17) Registry (Rule 108; R.A. 9048, as amended by R.A. No.
I. Pre-Trial (Rule 18 and A.M. No. 03-1-09-SC) 10172)
J. Intervention (Rule 19) I. Rule of Procedure for Environmental Cases (A.M.
K. Subpoena (Rule 21) No. 09-6-8-SC)
L. Computation of Time (Rule 22)
M. Modes of Discovery (Rules 23-29)
N. Trial (Rule 30)
O. Consolidation and Severance (Rule 31)
P. Demurrer to Evidence (Rule 33)
Q. Judgments and Final Orders
R. Remedies before Finality of Judgment
S. Remedies after Judgment Becomes Final
T. Execution, Satisfaction, and Effects of Judgments (Rule
39)
U. Provisional Remedies

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LEGAL & JUDICIAL ETHICS
A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE
2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS

A. BASIC CONCEPTS ON ADMISSION B. CODE OF PROFESSIONAL

TO PRACTICE RESPONSIBILITY AND D. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
ACCOUNTABILITY C. THE NEW CODE OF CONDUCT
(A.M. NO. 22-09-01-SC) FOR THE PHILIPPINE JUDICIARY
1. Supreme Court’s Administrative Supervision and 1. Judicial Affidavit
Control over Members of the Philippine Bar – 1987 2. Special Power of Atorney
CONST. art. VIII, sec. 5 (5) 3. Petition for Correction of Entries in the Civil
2. Requisites for Admission to the Practice of Law 1. Independence, Integrity, Impartiality, Propriety, Registry
3. The Revised Lawyer’s Oath Equality, and Competence and Diligence 4. Extrajudicial Settlement
1. Canon 1 – Independence; Merit-Based Practice – 2. Disqualification and Inhibition of Judicial 5. Petition for Issuance of Writ of Habeas
Section 2 Officers – Rule 137 Corpus
2. Canon 2 – Propriety 3. Discipline of Members, Officials, Employees 6. Petition for Enforcement of Foreign
3. Canon III – Fidelity and Personnel of the Judiciary under Rule 140, Judgment
4. Canon IV – Competence and Diligence further amended by A.M. No. 21-08-09-SC 7. Motion for Execution of Judgment
5. Canon V – Equality
6. Canon VI – Accountability

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A. Abuse of Rights (Civil Code, arts. 19-22)
CIVIL LAW A. Regalian Doctrine (1987 CONST., art. XII, sec. 2)
B. Unjust Enrichment (Civil Code, arts. 22-23 and 2142- B. Nationality Restrictions on Land Ownership (1987
2143)
C. Thoughtless Extravagance (Civil Code, art. 25) A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE CONST., art. XII, secs. 7-8)
C. Registry of Property (Civil Code, arts. 708-711)
A. Natural Persons
D. Tortious Interference (Civil Code, art. 1314)
B. Juridical Persons (Civil Code, arts. 44-47) 2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS D. Torrens System; Certificate of Title (P.D. No. 1529,
secs. 39 and 44)
II. HUMAN RELATIONS C. Domicile; Residence (Civil Code, arts. 50-51)
D. Surnames (Civil Code, arts. 364-380; Family Code, E. Original Registration
arts. 176, 189 and 193; R.A. No. 9048; R.A. No. 10172) F. Confirmation of Imperfect Titles (R.A. No. 11573)
E. Absentees (Civil Code, arts. 381-396) G. Subsequent Registration (P.D. No. 1529, secs. 51-53)
A. When Law Takes Effect; Publication (Civil Code, art. 2) H. Non-Registrable Properties (Civil Code, art. 420)
F. Marriage; General Principles (Family Code, art. 1)
B. Ignorance of the Law; (Civil Code, art. 3) Ignorance of I. Dealings with Unregistered Lands (P.D. No. 1529, sec.
G. Mixed Marriages (Family Code, art. 26)
Fact 113)
H. Void Marriages; Effects and Remedies (Family
C. Retroactivity of Laws (Civil Code, art. 4); Vested Rights J. Assurance Fund (P.D. No. 1529, secs. 93-102)
Code, arts. 35-44 and 50-54)
Principle A. Classification of Property K. Reconstitution of Title (P.D. No. 1529, sec. 110)
I. Voidable Marriages; Effects and Remedies (Family
D. Mandatory, Prohibitory and Permissive Laws (Civil B. Ownership (Civil Code, arts. 427-439)
Code, arts. 45-54)
Code, art. 5) C. Right of Accession; Movables and Immovable (Civil
E. Waiver of Rights (Civil Code, art. 6)
J. Legal Separation (Family Code, art. 55-67)
Code, arts. 440-475)
VI. LAND TITLES AND
K. Property Relations Between Spouses (Family Code,
F. Repeal of Laws (Civil Code, art. 7)
G. Judicial Decision (Civil Code, art. 8)
arts. 74-81) D. Quieting of Title (Civil Code, arts. 476-481) DEEDS
L. Rights and Obligations Between Husband and Wife E. Co-Ownership (Civil Code, arts. 484-501);
H. Duty to Render Judgment (Civil Code, art. 9) Condominium Act (R.A. No. 4726, as amended)
(Family Code, arts. 68-73)
I. Interpretation of Doubtful Statutes (Civil Code, art. 10) F. Possession (Civil Code, arts. 523-561) A. Occupation (Civil Code, arts. 713-720) A. General Provisions (Civil Code, arts. 774-782)
M. The Family; Family Home (Family Code, arts. 149-
J. Custom (Civil Code, arts. 11-12) G. Actions to Recover Ownership and Possession of B. Donation (Civil Code, arts. 725-773) B. Testamentary Succession
162)
K. Legal Periods (Civil Code, art. 13, as amended by Book I, Real Property C. Prescription (Civil Code, arts. 1106-1155) C. Intestate Succession
N. Paternity and Filiation
chapter 8, sec. 31 of the Administrative Code of 1987 (E.O. H. Easements; Easement of Right of Way (Civil Code, D. Provisions Common to Testate and Intestate
O. Support (Family Code, arts. 194-208)
No. 292)) arts. 613-619 and 649-657) Succession (Civil Code, arts. 1015- 1105)
P. Parental Authority (Family Code, arts. 209-233)
L. Generality Principle of Penal Laws (Civil Code, art. 14) I. Nuisance (Civil Code, arts. 694-707) V. DIFFERENT MODES OF
M. Conflict of Laws (Civil Code, arts. 15-18)
ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP VII. WILLS AND SUCCESSION
III. PERSONS AND FAMILY IV. PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, (Civil Code, Art. 712)
I. EFFECT AND APPLICATION OF
RELATIONS AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
LAWS

VIII. OBLIGATIONS AND

CONTRACTS X. CONTRACT OF LEASE XII. CREDIT TRANSACTIONS
XV. TORTS AND DAMAGES
A. Obligations A. General Provisions (Civil Code, arts. 1642-1645) A. Mutuum and Commodatum (Civil Code, arts. 1933-
1961) A. Common Principles
B. Contracts B. Rights and Obligations of Lessor and Lessee (Civil Code, B. Classification of Torts
C. Estoppel (Civil Code, Arts. 1431-1439) arts. 1654-1679) B. Deposit (Civil Code, arts. 1962-2009)
C. Guaranty and Suretyship (Civil Code, arts. 2047-2081) C. The Tortfeasor; Joint and Direct Liabilities (Civil
C. Sublease and Assignment of Lease (Civil Code, arts. Code, art. 2194)
1649-1652) D. Real Estate Mortgage (Civil Code, arts. 2124-2126 and
2128-2131) D. Proximate Cause; Concept; Doctrine of Last Clear
IX. CONTRACT OF SALE E. Personal Property Security Act (R.A. No. 11057) Chance
E. Vicarious Liability (Civil Code, art. 2180; Family
A. Nature and Form (Civil Code, Arts. 1458-1488) Code, art. 211)
B. Capacity to Buy or Sell (Civil Code, arts. 1489-1492)
C. Obligations of the Vendor (Civil Code, arts. 1459-1505)
XI. AGENCY F. Res Ipsa Loquitur
G. Damnum Absque Injuria
D. Double Sale (Civil Code, art. 1544) XIII. COMPROMISE AGREEMENT H. Defenses in Tort Actions
A. Nature, Form, and Kinds (Civil Code, arts. 1868-
E. Effects of Loss of Thing Sold (Civil Code, arts. 1493-
1494) 1883) (Civil Code, Arts. 2028-2041) I. Medical Negligence and Malpractice
J. Damages; Kinds of Damages; When May Be
F. Recto Law (Civil Code, art. 1484) B. Obligations of Agent and Principal (Civil Code, arts. Recovered (Civil Code, arts. 2197 and 2216)
G. Maceda Law (R.A. No. 6552) 1864-1918) K. Damages in Case of Death
C. Extinguishment (Civil Code, arts. 1919-1932)
H. Rights of Unpaid Seller (Civil Code, arts. 1525-1535)
I. Conventional Redemption (Civil Code, arts. 1601 and
XIV. QUASI-CONTRACTS L. Duty of Injured Party

1606-1618); Legal Redemption (Civil Code, arts. 1619-1623) (Civil Code, Arts. 2142-2143)
J. Equitable Mortgage (Civil Code, arts. 1602-1605)
A. Negotiorium Gestio (Civil Code, arts. 2144-2153)
B. Solutio Indebiti (Civil Code, arts. 2154-2163)
C. Other Quasi-Contracts (Civil Code, arts. 2164-2175)

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TAXATION LAW
A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE
2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS

(R.A. No. 8424, as amended by R.A. No. 10963; R.A. 11534)

A. Definition, Characteristics, and Purpose

B. Distinguished from Police Power and Eminent Domain
C. Inherent and Constitutional Limitations
D. Requisites of a Valid Tax (1987 CONST., art. VI, sec. 28)
E. Distinguished from Other Forms of Exactions
F. Doctrines in Taxation
G. Income Taxation
H. Withholding Taxes; Concept (R.A. No. 8424, as amended,
sec. 76)
I. Transfer Taxes
J. Value-Added Tax (VAT) (R.A. No. 8424, as amended; R.R. No.
16-2005, as amended)
K. Tax Remedies
L. Local Taxation (R.A. No. 7160, Book II, Title I)
M. Real Property Taxation (R.A. No. 7160, Book II, Title II)
N. Judicial Remedies

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CRIMINAL LAW
A. Title One - Crimes Against National Security and the Law of
A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE Nations (Articles 114-123)
2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS B. Title Two - Crimes against the Fundamental Law of the State
(Articles 124-133)
C. Title Three - Crimes against Public Order (Articles 134-160)
D. Title Four - Crimes against Public Interest (Articles 161-187)
E. Title Six - Crimes against Public Morals (Articles 200-201)
F. Title Seven - Crimes Committed by Public Officers (Articles 203-
A. Schools of Thought 245)
B. Construction or Interpretation of Penal Laws G. Title Eight - Crimes Against Persons (Articles 246-266-D)
A. Felonies (Article 3) H. Title Nine - Crimes against Personal Liberty and Security (Articles
C. Mala in se and mala prohibita B. Circumstances Affecting Criminal Liability
D. Principles of Generality, Territoriality and 267-292)
C. Persons Criminally Liable and Degree of I. Title Ten - Crimes against Property (Articles 293-332)
Prospectivity Participation
E. Constitutional Limitations on the Power of J. Title Eleven - Crimes against Chastity (Articles 333-346)
D. Plurality of Crimes (Real and Ideal) K. Title Twelve - Crimes against the Civil Status of Persons (Articles
Congress to Enact Penal Laws E. Penalties 347-352)
F. Extinction of Criminal Liability L. Title Thirteen - Crimes against Honor (Articles 353-364)
I. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES G. Civil Liability Ex-Delicto M. Title Fourteen - Quasi-Offenses (Article 365)
OF CRIMINAL LAW
II. REVISED PENAL CODE – III. REVISED PENAL CODE –
BOOK ONE BOOK TWO

IV. SPECIAL PENAL LAWS

V. PRACTICAL EXERCISES
A. Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (R.A. No. 10591, secs. 3
and 28-41) Preparation of criminal complaint
B. Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child
Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act (R.A. No. 11930, secs. 3-8, 11-13, and/or information
14, 20, 22 and 25)
C. Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009 (R.A. No. 9995, secs. 3-7)
D. Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (R.A. No. 9208, as amended by R.A. Nos.
10364 and 11862, secs. 4-6)
E. Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (R.A. No. 9262, secs. 3,
5, 8-16 and 24-27)
F. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (R.A. No. 9165, as amended by R.A.
No. 10640, secs. 4, 5, 6, 11-15, 21, 23-27, 29, 66, 68 and 98; A.M. 18-03-16- SC; IRR of
R.A. No. 9165, sec. 21)
G. Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10175, secs. 4-7)
H. Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act
(R.A. No. 7610, as amended by R.A. Nos. 9231 and 11648, secs. 3, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 16)
I. Safe Spaces Act (R.A. No. 11313, secs. 3-7 and 11)
J. An Act Providing for Stronger Protection Against Rape and Sexual Exploitation and
Abuse, Increasing the Age for Determining the Commission of Statutory Rape (R.A. No.
11648, secs. 1-3)
K. Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (R.A. No. 9344, as amended by R.A. No. 10630,
secs. 4, 6-7, 20 and 38)

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A. General Provisions
B. Obligations of Partners Among Themselves - Civil Code,
MERCANTILE LAW
A. Personal vs. Sensitive Personal Information
Articles 1784-1809
C. Property Rights of Partners – Civil Code, Articles 1810- A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE (Section 3)
B. Scope (Section 4)
1814,
D. Obligations of Partnership/Partners to Third Persons – 2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS C. Processing of Personal and Sensitive Personal
Civil Code, Articles 1815-1827 Information; Lawful Basis (Sections 12-13)
E. Dissolution and Winding Up – Civil Code, Articles 1828- D. General Data Privacy Principles (Section 11)
1842 E. Rights of Data Subject (Section 16)
F. Limited Partnership – Civil Code, Articles 1843-1867 A. The New Central Bank Act (R.A. No. 7653, as
amended by R.A. No. 11211)
B. Secrecy of Bank Deposits (R.A. No. 1405 and R.A. VII. DATA PRIVACY ACT OF 2000
II. PARTNERSHIP No. 6426, as amended)
C. General Banking Law (R.A. No. 8791) (R.A. No. 10173)
A. General Principles A. Concept of Insurance (Sections 2-9) D. Anti-Money Laundering Act (R.A. No. 9160, as
B. Kinds of Corporation B. Insurable Interest (Sections 10-25) amended by R.A. Nos. 9194, 10167, 10365, 10927, and
C. Incorporation and Organization C. Concealment (Sections 26-35 and 51) 11521)
D. Directors and Trustees A. Patents
D. Representation (Sections 36-48 and 51) B. Trademarks
E. Powers of Corporations; Incidental Powers; Ultra Vires
Doctrine (R.A. No. 11232, Sections 35-44) E. Policy (Sections 49-66) V. BANKING LAWS C. Copyrights
F. Stockholders and Members F. Warranties (Sections 67-76)
G. Mergers and Consolidations – R.A. No. 11232, Sections G. Premium (Sections 77-84)
75-79 H. Loss (Sections 85-89) A. General Principles of Common Carriers – Civil VI. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
H. Corporate Dissolution and Liquidation (R.A. No. 11232, I. Double Insurance; Overinsurance (Sections Code, Article 1732 CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (R.A.
Sections 133-138) 95-96) B. The Montreal Convention
I. Foreign Corporations –R.A. No. 11232, Sections 140-153 J. Reinsurance (Sections 97-100) K. Classes of No. 8293)
Insurance
I. CORPORATION LAW IV. TRANSPORTATION LAW
(R.A. No. 11232, Revised Corporation III. INSURANCE LAW (P.D. No. 612, as
Code) amended by R.A. No. 10607)CIAL CIVIL
ACTIONS

VIII. SECURITIES REGULATION

CODE (R.A. No. 8799) XI. PHILIPPINE COMPETITION
A. Framework for Regulating of Securities Trading X. ACCESS DEVICES REGISTRATION ACT (R.A. No. 10667)
(Sections 8-10)
B. Concept of Securities; Howey Test (Section 3)
ACT (R.A. No. 8484) A. Anti-Competitive Agreements (Section 14)
C. Registration of Securities (Section 8) A. Access Devices (Section 3) B. Abuse of Dominant Position (Section 15)
B. Prohibited Acts (Section 9) C. Mergers and Acquisitions (Sections 16-22)
C. Frustrated and Attempted Access Device Fraud
(Section 12)

IX. ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT

(R.A. No. 8792)
A. Legal Recognition of Electronic Data Messages,
XII. PUBLIC SERVICE ACT (C.A. No.
Documents, and Signatures (Sections 6-11) 146, as amended by R.A. No. 11659)
B. Obligation of Confidentiality (Section 32)

A. Public Service as Public Utility (Section 13)

B. Critical Infrastructure (Section 2(e))
C. Powers of the President (Section 23)
D. Reciprocity (Section 25)

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LABOR LAW
A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE
2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS

A. Conditions of Employment
A. Sources of Labor Laws A. Recruitment and Placement of Local and B. Wages
B. State Policies Migrant Workers (Labor Code, Art. 13) A. Employer-Employee Relationship C. Leaves
B. Employment of Non-Resident Aliens (Labor B. Legitimate Contracting vs. Labor-Only D. Special Groups of Employees
Code, Arts. 40-42; DOLE D.O. No. 186-17, Secs. Contracting (Labor Code, Arts. 106- 109; DOLE E. Sexual Harassment in the Work Environment
I. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
1-3 and 12-14, as amended by DOLE D.O. No. D.O. No. 174-17; DOLE D.C. No. 01-17; E.O. No. 51, (R.A. No. 7877); Safe Spaces Act (R.A. No. 11313,
AND CONCEPTS Series of 2018) Article IV)
221-21; DOLE D.O. No. 205-19, Secs. 1-3, 7-8)
F. Discriminatory Practices
III. EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE
II. RECRUITMENT AND RELATIONSHIP IV. LABOR STANDARDS
PLACEMENT OF WORKERS

V. SOCIAL WELFARE BENEFITS

IX. JURISDICTION AND REMEDIES
A. SSS Law (R.A. No. 8282, as amended by
VII. POST-EMPLOYMENT
A. Labor Arbiter
R.A. No. 11199) VI. MANAGEMENT PREROGATIVE
B. National Labor Relations Commission
B. GSIS Law (R.A. No. 8291) A. Termination of Employment by
C. Court of Appeals; Requisites (Rules of Court,
C. Limited Portability Law (R.A. No. 7699) A. Occupational Qualifications Employer
Rule 65)
D. Disability and Death Benefits; Labor Code B. Productivity Standards B. Termination of Employment by
D. Supreme Court; Requisites (Rules of Court, Rule
and Civil Code C. Change of Working Hours Employee VIII. LABOR RELATIONS 45)
E. Claims of Seafarers; 2010 Standard Terms D. Transfer of Employees C. Preventive Suspension (Omnibus Rules
E. Bureau of Labor Relations; Jurisdiction and
and Conditions Governing the Overseas E. Discipline of Employees Implementing the Labor Code, Book V,
Procedure (DOLE D.O. No. 40-03, Rule XI)
Employment of Filipino Seafarers On-board F. Grant of Bonuses and Other Benefits Rule XIV, Secs. 3-4) A. Right to Self-Organization
F. National Conciliation and Mediation Board
Ocean-going Ships (Secs. 20, 32, 32-A) G. Clearance Process D. Reliefs from Illegal Dismissal (Labor B. Rights of Legitimate Labor
(Executive Order No. 126, as amended by E.O. No.
H. Post-Employment Restrictions Code, Art. 294) Organizations
251); Conciliation v. Mediation
E. Retirement (Labor Code, Art. 302) C. Unfair Labor Practices
G. DOLE Regional Directors; Jurisdiction (Labor
D. Peaceful Concerted Activities
Code, Arts. 128-129; Omnibus Rules Implementing
the Labor Code, Book III, Rule X, Secs. 2 and 3(a))
H. DOLE Secretary
I. Voluntary Arbitrator; Jurisdiction and Procedure
(Labor Code, Arts. 274-277; Revised Procedural
Guidelines in the Conduct of Voluntary Arbitration
Proceedings)
J. Prescription of Actions

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A. Due Process Clause; Procedural and Substantive
Requirements (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 1; art. XIII, sec. 1)
B. Equal Protection Clause (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 1)

POLITICAL LAW AND PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW C. Arrest, Search and Seizure; Requisites; Exclusionary
Rule (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 2)
D. Privacy of Communication and Correspondence;
Exclusionary Rule (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 3; R.A. No.
A BIRD‘S EYE VIEW OF THE 4200); Informational, Decisional, Locational Privacy
E. Freedom of Speech and Expression (1987 CONST., art.
III, secs. 4 and 18(1))
2024 BAR EXAMINATION TOPICS F. Freedom of Religion (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 5)
A. Powers, Functions, and Jurisdiction (1987 CONST., art.
G. Liberty of Abode and Right to Travel; Limitations (1987
IX-A, sec. 8; art. IX-B, sec. 3; art. IX-C, secs. 2-5, 9 and 11;
A. President and Vice President art. IX-D, secs. 2-4) CONST., art. III, sec. 6)
A. Congress: Senate and House of Representatives H. Right to Information; Limitations (1987 CONST., art. II,
B. Law-Making Process (1987 CONST., art. VI, secs. B. Executive and Administrative Powers (1987 B. Composition and Qualifications of Members (1987
CONST., art. VII, secs. 1 and 17) CONST., art. IX-B, sec. 1; art. IX-C, sec. 1; art. IX-D, sec. 1) sec. 28; art. III, sec. 7; art. XVI, sec. 10)
26-27)
A. Definition, Nature, and Concepts of the C. Appropriation (1987 CONST., art. VI, secs. 24-25 C. Power of Appointment (1987 CONST., art. VII, secs. C. Prohibited Offices and Interests (1987 CONST, art. IX- I. Right to Association (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 8; art.
Constitution 13, 15 and 16) A, sec. 2) XIII, sec. 3; art. IX-B, sec. 2(5))
and 29) J. Non-impairment of Contracts (1987 CONST., art. III, sec.
D. Power of Control and Supervision (1987 CONST., D. Review of Final Orders, Resolutions and Decisions
B. Amendment and Revision (1987 CONST., D. Legislative Inquiries and Oversight Functions (1987 10)
art. VII, sec. 17)
art. XVII, secs. 1-4; R.A. No. 6735) CONST., art. VI, secs. 21-22)
E. Military Powers (1987 CONST., art. VII, sec. 18) K. Free Access to Courts and Adequate Legal Assistance
C. National Territory (1987 CONST., art. I; E. Declaration of Existence of State of War (1987
CONST., art. VI, sec. 23) F. Pardoning Power and Executive Clemency (1987 V. CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 11; R.A. No. 9999)
UNCLOS, arts. 1, 3-8, 33, 46-48, 50 and 55-58) L. Rights under Custodial Investigation (1987 CONST., art.
F. Power to Revoke/Extend the Suspension of the CONST., art. VII, sec. 19)
G. Diplomatic Power (1987 CONST., art. VII, secs. 16
(1987 CONST., art. IX) III, sec. 12; R.A. No. 7438)
D. Separation of Powers, and Checks and Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus and
and 21) M. Rights of the Accused (1987 CONST., art. III, secs. 13-
Balances Declaration of Martial Law (1987 CONST., art. VII, sec. 17, 21 and 22)
18) H. Power relative to Appropriation Measures (1987 A. Definition of Judicial Power (1987 CONST.,
E. State Immunity (1987 CONST., art. XVI, sec. CONST., art. VI, secs. 25(5) and 27(2); art. VII, sec. 20) N. Right against Involuntary Servitude (1987 CONST., art.
G. Power of Impeachment (1987 CONST., art. XI, secs. art. VIII, sec. 1)
3; P.D. No. 1445) I. Veto Power (1987 CONST., art. VI, sec. 27) III, sec. 18)
2-3) B. Judicial Review O. Right against Excessive Fines, and Cruel and Inhumane
F. Delegation of Powers (1987 CONST., art. VI, H. Electoral Tribunals (1987 CONST., art. VI, sec. 17) J. Residual Power (E.O. No. 292, Book III, Title I,
C. Fiscal Autonomy (1987 CONST., art. VIII,
Chapter 7, sec. 20) Punishments (1987 CONST., art. III, sec. 19)
secs. 1, 23(2) and 28(2)) I. Commission on Appointments (1987 CONST., art. VI, secs. 3 and 10)
K. Removal from Office (1987 CONST., art. XI, sec. 2) P. Non-imprisonment for Debts (1987 CONST., art. III, sec.
G. Fundamental Powers of the State – Police sec. 18; art. VII, sec. 16; art. VIII, sec. 8) D. Appointments to the Judiciary 20)
L. Rules of Succession (1987 CONST., art. VII, secs. 7-
Power, Eminent Domain and Taxation 12) E. Supreme Court of the Philippines
II. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT VI. BILL OF RIGHTS (1987 CONST.,
I. 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION III. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT IV. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT art. III)

VII. CITIZENSHIP (1987 CONST., art. IV)

IX. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
A. Filipino Citizens (1987 CONST., art. IV, secs. 1-2)
A. General Principles
XI. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
B. Acquisition and Loss of Citizenship
C. Retention and Re-Acquisition of Citizenship (R.A. B. Administrative Agencies; Definition, Types, and (1987 Const., art. X; R.A. No. 7160)
No. 9225) Manner of Creation
D. Naturalization (C.A. No. 473, secs. 2-4; C.A. No. C. Powers of Administrative Agencies
63; A.M. No. 21-07-22) D. Primary Administrative Jurisdiction A. Principles of Local Autonomy
E. Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies B. Local Government Units
XII. PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
VIII. LAW ON PUBLIC OFFICERS X. ELECTION LAW
A. Doctrine of Incorporation and Transformation (1987 CONST., art. II, sec. 2;
A. Public Officers; De Facto and De Jure A. Suffrage; Qualification and Disqualification of art. VII, sec. 21)
B. Civil Service; Scope, Appointments, Personnel Voters (1987 CONST., art. V, sec. 1; R.A. No. 8189, B. Sources of Obligations in International Law (Statute of the International
Actions, and Removal secs. 9 and 11) Court of Justice, art. 38)
C. Accountability of Public Officers; Ombudsman B. Registration of Voters; Inclusion and Exclusion C. Subjects of International Law
(1987 CONST., art. XI, secs. 5-13; R.A. No. 6770, as Proceedings (R.A. No. 8189; R.A. No. 10367) D. Diplomatic and Consular Law (Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations;
amended; R.A. No. 6713) C. Political Parties and the Party-List System of Vienna Convention on Consular Relations)
Representation (1987 CONST., art. VI, sec. 5(2); art. E. Treaties; Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
IX-C, sec. 2 (5)); R.A. No. 7941) F. Nationality and Statelessness (R.A. No. 9225; Hague Convention of 1930)
D. Candidacy G. Jurisdiction of States
E. Campaign H. Treatment of Aliens; Extradition and Deportation
F. Remedies I. International Human Rights Law (The United Nations’ Universal Declaration
G. Prosecution of Election Ofenses (B.P. Blg. 881 as of Human Rights)
amended by R.A. No. 9369, sec. 265) J. International Humanitarian Law; R.A. No. 9851

NOTE: All Bar candidates should be guided that only laws, rules, issuances, and jurisprudence pertinent to the topics in this syllabus as of June 30, 2023 are within the coverage of the 2024 Bar Examinations.

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