Concepts from the Discussion

Question 1

Define Law.

Answer 1

The system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Question 2

What are the sources of Philippine Laws?

Answer 2

1. Constitution
2. Administrative or general orders not contrary to the constitution.
3. Statutes, laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, or batas pambansa.
4. Jurisprudence and judicial customs.
5. Decisions of foreign courts if applicable.
6. Principles governing analogous cases.
7. Principles of legal hermeneutics.
8. Equity and general principles of law (morals).

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