Reference no: EM132800903
Discuss your answer briefly and comprehensively.
1. A City Mayor signed an ordinance prohibiting short time admission in hotels, motels, lodging houses, pension houses, houses, and similar establishments in the City of Cebu. The operators aggrieved by the said ordinance questioned the constitutionality of the ordinance. The City Mayor contends police power,n while operators contend violation of their rights enshrined under the constitution as their defense. Which side are you on? Why?
2. In January 18, 1973, Janna (a Filipina) contracted a marriage with Janno (an American). They decided to reside in the Philippines after the marriage celebration held at San Sabastian Church. A year after the momentous event in their lives, Janna and Janno went to the ancestral home of the latter for a honeymoon. God had been so good to the couple that He gave Janna the opportunity of experiencing the essence of being a woman. In America, Janna gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Janana. What is the nationality of Janana? and Why?
3. Pedro, being a business-minded person decided to put a business (KTV Bar) beside San Sebastian College, Manila. As part of its promotion, live entertainment is being offered. Most of its patrons are students. The operation of the business starts at 1 pm and ends at 4 am. Can the municipal mayor order the foreclosure of a business establishment on the ground that it is a nuisance? If so, can the municipal mayor validly use the exercise of the Power of Taxation as a defense? why?
4. What is the inherent power that can be used by the government in order to demolish a building that is about to collapse and harmful to the public?