One. Manila Prince Hotel versus GSIS
One. Manila Prince Hotel versus GSIS
Facts: The government was selling the Manila Hotel, and a foreign company offered a higher bid than Manila Prince Hotel. Manila Prince argued that qualified Filipinos should be given preference in matters involving national patrimony.
Issue: Whether the Filipino company should be given preference.
Ruling: Yes. Under Article Twelve, Section ten sub-section two of the nineteen eighty-seven Constitution, qualified Filipinos must be given preference in matters involving the national economy and patrimony. The provision is self-executing and may be directly enforced.
Two. Pamatong versus COMELEC
Two. Pamatong versus COMELEC
Facts: Victoriano Pamatong wanted to run for President, but COMELEC considered him a nuisance candidate. Pamatong argued that he had the right to run for President.
Issue: Whether everyone has an absolute right to run for President.
Ruling: No. Under Article Two, Section twenty-six of the nineteen eighty-seven Constitution, the State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, but the right to run for public office is not an absolute right.