Political Law Notes

No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.  (Art. III, Sec. 20, 1987 Philippine Constitution) H...

Facts: Vicente S. Martin, Sr. was ordered by the  CFI Negros Occidental to recognize his natural son and to provide support at P100 p...

Facts:  Ambrosio Linsangan was prosecuted for nonpayment of the cedula or poll tax under section 1439, in connection with section 2718, ...

Facts:  Petitioners were charged with violation of BP 22 (Bouncing Check Law). They moved seasonably to quash the informations on the gr...