Activity 1 (2023) LM 213

Based on the Tanada vs. Tuvera (April 24, 1985), what is the purpose of publishing laws in the Official Gazette?

• To inform the public of the contents of the laws

• To make the laws binding on the people

• To ensure due process and fairness
  
  

• All of the choices

According to the Tanada vs. Tuvera (April 24, 1985), which law requires the publication of important legislative acts and resolutions in the Official Gazette?

• Constitution of the Philippines
  
  

• Civil Code of the Philippines
  
  

• Commonwealth Act No. 638

• None of the choices

What is the main argument of the respondents against the petitioners' request for a writ of mandamus?

• Petitioners have no legal standing to bring the petition

• Publication in the Official Gazette is not necessary for the effectivity of laws

• The presidential issuance in question have been implemented and enforced

• None of the choices

Which of the following best describes the position of the petitioners in the case?

• They argue that publication in the Official Gazette is not necessary for the effectivity of laws

• They claim that they have been personally and directly affected by the non-publication of presidential issuances

• They assert that they are acting on behalf of the people's right to be informed on public concern

• None of the above

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the publication of presidential issuances?

• It declares that the presidential issuances listed in the petition are invalid and have no binding force and effect

• It establishes the requirement of publication in the Official Gazette for the effectivity of laws

• It recognizes the right of the people to be informed on matters of public concern
  
  

• All of the choices

What is the main argument of the Court in recognizing the legal personality of the petitioners in the case?

• The petitioners have a legal or special interest in the result of the case

• The question at hand involves a public right and the people are regarded as the real party in interest

• The law exclusively grants the right for a writ of mandamus to government officers

• None the choices

According to the Tanada vs. Tuvera (April 24, 1985), what is the effect of the Court's declaration regarding the publication of presidential issuances?

• All presidential issuances that have not been published in the Official Gazette are deemed invalid

• The government is required to publish all unpublished presidential issuances of a public nature or general applicability

• The Court's decision has no retroactive effect on presidential issuances that were enforced or implemented prior to their publication

• None of the choices

The ponente of the Tanada vs. Tuvera (April 24, 1985) is:

• Escolin

• Tuvera

• Paras

• Teehankee

One of the petitioners in the case of Tanada vs. Tuvera (April 24, 1985) is MABINI, it stands for: