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Why study laws?
Law lists down our rights, duties, and obligations. Without law, there will be disturbance and chaos.
What is a law?
A collection of the rules of conduct promulgated by the Supreme Court.
Who promulgates laws in the Philippines?
Laws are promulgated by Congress where legal sovereignty is vested.
What is Roman Law or Justinian Law?
A legal system codified by Emperor Justinian, including The Digests published in AD 553.
What are the sources of Mohammedan Law?
- Koran
- Sayings and stories of the Great Mohammed
- Writings of Islamic jurists and ulamas
- Code of Muslim Personal Laws (PD No. 1083)
What does Anglo-American Law encompass?
It comprises principles and rules relating to government and security of persons and property.
What is the purpose of laws?
- Protection of the State
- Protection of public health, safety, and morals
- Protection of one’s self
- Protection of property
- Protection of the right of personal action
- Protection of the right of use of property
What are examples of crimes against national security?
- Espionage
- Correspondence with hostile/terrorist countries
What does the term ‘property’ refer to?
An object that may be appropriated.
What are the kinds of property?
- Mobility or non-mobility
- Ownership (public dominion and private dominion)
- Alienability
- Existence (present property and future property)
Define personal property.
Movable property that can be transported without impairment.
What is real property?
Anything fixed, permanent, and immovable, such as land and buildings.
What is the National Building Code of the Philippines?
A set of regulations ensuring buildings comply with minimum standards for safety and welfare.
What is the declaration of policy in the National Building Code?
The State shall safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare based on sound environmental management.
What does Section 103 of the National Building Code cover?
Design, location, construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of public and private buildings.
What are general building requirements?
Buildings must be of safe construction and suited for the intended purpose.
What site requirements must be met for human habitation?
Safe distance from environmental hazards.
What is the role of a Building Official?
The executive officer appointed by the Secretary (DPWH) to enforce the Code.
What is a building permit?
A document issued to the applicant upon compliance with the Code and IRR of the project.
What is the definition of ‘demolition’?
The systematic dismantling or destruction of a building.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the highest law in the Philippines.
[Constitution]
What is the significance of precedents in Philippine law?
Prior cases that form part of the legal system by applying or interpreting the laws.
What does ‘legal sovereignty’ refer to?
The authority vested in Congress to make laws.
What are customs in the context of law?
Habits and practices acknowledged by society as binding rules of conduct.
