AGRARIAN LAW AND SOCIAL LEGISLATION

(ATTY. BALINO/SUMMER CLASS 2017-2018)

June 29, 2018

Book Reference: Pg. 1-15 of Ungos book
Statutory References: PD 27, Sec. 1-5 of RA 3357,
Topics: emancipation of tenants, general concepts in agrarian reform, leasehold relationship, scope of
agrarian reform, coverage
Cases:
Yolanda Caballes vs DAR, GR 78214, Dec. 5, 1988 (168 SCRA 247)
DAR vs Woodland, GR 188174, June 29, 2015
Assoc of Landowners in the Phils. vs. Sec. of Agrarian Reform, GR 78742, July 14, 1989 (175 SCRA
343)
Roxas vs. CA, GR 127876, Dec. 17, 1999 (321 SCRA 106)
Luz Farms vs. Sec. Of Agra Reform, 192 SCRA 51

July 3, 2018
Statutory references: RA 6657 (CARL) Secs. 3(a), 4, 6, 7 10, 16, 19
Book reference: See Ungos book for discussions on assigned provisions
Topics: Transfer of private and public lands to farmer beneficiaries, lands not covered by land acquisition,
retention rights, exemption, exclusions
Cases:
Roxas vs. Daez, GR 127876, Dec. 17, 1999 321 SCRA 106
Daez vs. CA, GR 133507, Feb. 17. 2000, 325 SCRA 856
Rodriguez vs. Salvador, GR 171972, June 8, 2011, 651 SCRA 429
Alita vs. CA, GR 78517, Feb. 27, 1989, 170 SCRA 706
DAR vs. Sutton, GR 162070, Oct. 19, 2005, 473 SCRA 392
Milestone Farms vs. Office of the President, GR 182332, Feb. 23, 2011, 644 SCRA 217

July 13, 2018

Topics: Land redistribution, Land Tenure Improvement, alternative business arrangements. See Ungos
book for discussion on provisions.
Statutory reference: Secs.12, 16-20, 22-27, 32 of RA 6657
Cases:
Hacienda Luisita vs. PARC, GR 171101, May 17, 1993, Apr. 24, 2012, 670 SCRA 392
Landbank vs. Colarina, Sep. 1, 2010, GR 176410, 629 SCRA 614
Lubrica vs. Landbank, GR 170220, November 20, 2006, 507 SCRA 415
Landbank vs. CA, GR 128557, Dec. 29, 1999, 321 SCRA 629
Mago vs. Barbin, GR 173923, Oct. 12, 2009, 603 SCRA 232
Padua vs. CA, GR 153456, Mar. 2, 2007, 517 SCRA 232
Estribillo vs. DAR, GR 159674, June 30, 2006, 494 SCRA 218
Gabriel vs.Pangilinan, 58 SCRA 590, 194

July 17, 2018 - Midterm Exam

July 20, 2018

Topics: Conversion, Mechanisms for Program Implemenation, Financing. (See Ungos book for discussion
on provisions)
Statutory References: 41-49, 63, 65
Cases:
CREBA vs. Sec. of Agrarian Reform, GR 183409, June 18, 2010,
621 SCRA 295
Sta. Rosa vs. CA, GR 112526, Oct. 12, 2001, 121 SCRA 254
Ros vs. DAR, GR 132477, Aug. 31, 2005, 468 SCRA 471
Fortich vs. Corona, Apr. 24, 1998, 289 SCRA 624, GR 131457
Luna vs. Afable, GR 188299, Jan. 23, 2013
Valcurza vs. Atty. Tamparong, GR 189874, Sep. 4, 2013

July 24, 2018

Statutory References: Rule III & IV of the Ommnibus Rules Implementing the Labor Code,
RA 8042 as amended by RA 10022,
the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Workers Act, Domestic Workers' Act

Topics: Definitions, Overseas Employment, Deployment, Coverage, Disqualification, Repatriation - kinds,

Illegal Recruitment - Kinds, economic sabotage, Liabilities and Remedies, Jurisdiction, applicability of
kasambahay law, terms and conditions, rights and responsibilities, termination
Cases:
Skippers United vs. Doza et al, GR 175558, Feb. 8, 2012
Ace Navigation vs. Fernandez, GR 197309, Oct. 10, 2012
People vs. Reyes, et al. GR 195419, Oct. 12, 2011
People vs. Hashim et al., GR 194255, June 13, 2012
Sto. Tomas et al vs. Salac, et al, GR 152642-152710, 167590, 182978-79 & 184298-99, Nov. 13, 2012
People vs. Adeser, GR 179931, Oct. 26, 2009
Apex Mining vs. NLRC, GR 94951, Apr. 22, 1991, 196 SCRA 251
Barcenas vs. NLRC, GR 87210, July 16, 1990, 187 SCRA 498

July 27, 2018

Statutory References:
RA 8187 (Paternity Leave Act)
RA 8972 (Solo Parents' Welfare Act)
RA 7277 as amended by RA 9442, 10070, 10524, 10754 (Magna Carta of Persons with Disability)
RA 7610 (Child Abuse Law), RA 9710 (Magna Carta of Women)
RA 9262 (Violence Against Women)
RA 7877 (Sexual HArassment Act)
Topics: coverage, definitions, duration of leave benefits and conditions for availment, procedures
involved, violations, sanctions
Cases:
Domingo vs. Rayala, GR 155831, Feb. 18, 2008
Civil Service vs. Nierras, GR 165121, Feb. 14, 2008, 545 SCRA 316

July 31, 2018

Statutory References:
RA 10364 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons)
RA 7342 as amended by RA 9257, 9994, 10645 (Senior Citizen Act)
PD 1752 as amended by RA 9679 (Home Mutual Development Fund)
RA 7875 as amended by RA 9241 & 10606 (National Health Insurance Act)
RA 1161 as amended (SSS Law)
PD 1146 as amended by RA 8291 (GSIS Law)
Topics: definitions, coverage and applicability, rights and obligations, benefits and conditions for
availment, violation and effects of non-compliance
No cases, just laws.

August 3, 2018 - Final Exam