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ABSTRACT

DATE ISSUED
1

Declined 		Whether the PTA and the PVC are still entitled, pursuant to their respective charters, to their share from the proceeds of the VAT on hotel room tax. 07 Jan 1998
2

Declined 		Regarding various issues affecting the mandates and organizational structure of the EDPITAF, caused by the developments in the DECS Central Office. 07 Jan 1998
3

Declined 		Whether or not the ZAMBOECOZONE is covered by EO No. 419, as amended by EO No. 444, which imposed a moratorium on the opening of a new duty-free duty-free stores/outlets in the special economic and freeport zones of Subic and Clark. 12 Jan 1998
4 Correct interpretation of Article 176 of the Family Code of the Philippines (EO No. 209, as amended). 14 Jan 1998
5 Whether or not there is a need for the Philippine Congress to ratify the Protocol to implement the Initial Package of Commitments under the ASEAN Framework Agreements on Services. 14 Jan 1998
6 Confirming that in the event of winding up, bankruptcy, its creditors shall be preferred over the claims of the members of the Fund. 19 Jan 1998
7 Whether the Talisay District Hospital, which was established in Talisay Cebu, pursuant to RA No. 7799 mandated under Sec. 17 of Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160). 21 Jan 1998
8

Declined 		Regarding the interpretation of certain provisions of EO No.1035, which details the requirements for government acquisition of private lands. 21 Jan 1998
9

Declined 		Comments on the application of the CDRC, Inc. for a such application. 09 Jan 1998
10 Whether or not the "Go Bingo Sales Promotion" being aired PD No. 1602. 21 Jan 1998
11 Concerning the present differences in positions of the CDA and OTC under the DOTC relative to the issue of which government agency has the rightful jurisdiction over transportation cooperatives specifically on the handling, adjudicating and resolving inter and intra-cooperative disputes. 22 Jan 1998
12 Whether or not the President, pursuant to Sec. 401 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, can issue an order reducing the tariffs on agricultural products whose quantitative restrictions have been repealed by RA No. 8178 on the Agricultural Tariffication Act of 27 March 1996. 29 Jan 1998
13 Regarding the plans of MICS to establish an international school in the Philippines through the issuance of the proposed Executive Order entitled "Recognizing MICS as an Educational Institution of International Character and Granting Certain Prerogatives for its Operation"; specifically whether the President has the power to establish an international school for foreign temporary residents. 04 Feb 1998
14 Regarding the continued validity of the appointment of Samuel Go, as President of VISCA beyond the usual retirement age of sixty-five. 12 Feb 1998
15

Declined 		Regarding the authority of PNB to accept deposits from NGAs/GOCCs in view of the privatization of PNB in May 1996. 04 Feb 1998
16 Whether the Secretary of Agriculture upon the recommendation of the Director of BFAR, may validly issue a FAO establishing a five-year closed season on the operation of commercial fishing boats (more than 3 gross Lingayen Gulf. 16 Feb 1998
17

Declined 		Relating to certain provisions proposed to be included in the contract being negotiated and finalized with JANCOM firm JANCOM Environmental Corporations, for the BOT the San Mateo (Rizal Waste Disposal Site). 10 Feb 1998
18

Declined 		Legality of the "net of the tax" proviso contained in the contract between the OWWA and Baby R. Nebrida specifically the production and airing of a one season (13 Rin". 04 Feb 1998
19

Declined 		Whether PAL is exempted from the payment of building permit fees under Sec. 131 of the National Building Code (PD 1096). 19 Feb 1998
20

Declined 		Regarding the power of PAGCOR in relation to cockfighting. 16 Feb 1998
21 Whether or not subsidiary corporations which are owned 15% of their capital stock are government-owned and/or controlled corporations and, therefore can be required to remit dividends directly to the National Government under the provisions of RA No. 7656. 04 Feb 1998
22 Proposed role of PNCC in the disposition of a government property through the APT, specifically whether the APT may directly hire the PNCC as consultant in a project involving the ISI. 04 Feb 1998
23 Relating to the extent of, and limitations on, the powers of EIIB, particularly on its powers to investigate illegal activities affecting the national economy and aid in the prosecution thereof as stated in Sec. 26 of EO No. 127, as amended by Sec. 17, Chap. 4, Title II, Bk. IV of the Adm. Code of 1987. 19 Feb 1998
24

Declined 		Requesting for the cancellation of re-export bond on bareboat chartered vessels for domestic trade. 19 Feb 1998
25 Comment on the draft Administrative Order entitled "Providing for the Creation of a Task Force on the Proposed Establishment of the International Criminal Court". 05 Mar 1998
26 Feasibility of transferring the PCG from DND to DOTC by executive fiat pursuant to the authority of the President under the Adm. Code of 1987. 11 Mar 1998
27

Declined 		Regarding pre-election acts relevant to the forthcoming May 11, 1998 elections, in areas covered by ARRM resigned from the position in the light of the provisions of RA 8436; the Omnibus Election Code and other COMELEC issuances. 27 Feb 1998
28

Declined 		Relative to the claim of Atty. Antonio Mecano, Deputy Director of Investigative Services (DDIS), who retired on 17 January 1998 to Foreign Service Accumulated Leave Credits under MFA Order No. 30-83. 18 Feb 1998
29

Declined 		A definite ruling on the query of MEPCO, on whether said corporation, which is partly owned by foreigners can be legally engaged in direct selling of Panasonic Panaboard to as well as government institutions and agencies without violating the Retail Trade Nationalization Law (RA 1180). 26 Feb 1998
30

Declined 		Relating to the correct interpretation of Sec. 45 of the Local Government Code of 1991. 12 Mar 1998
31 Comment on the draft Executive Order entitled "Mandating the Establishment of the Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children and Directing the Dept. of Interior and Local Government, the Council for the Welfare of Children and the DSWD to Provide Technical Support for their Effective Operation." 04 Mar 1998
32

Declined 		Ruling on the status of the position in the ONCC and OSCC specifically the Executive Directors, Deputy Executive File Employees. 12 Feb 1998
33

Declined 		Whether the personnel of the FSI are part of the DFA personnel for purposes of benefits conferred upon the latter's personnel under RA No. 7157, otherwise known as the Foreign Service Act of 1991. 05 Mar 1998
34

Declined 		Regarding the 5,999.95 square meters lot located at Tagaytay City, covered by Tax Declaration No. 008-1519. 10 Mar 1998
35 Whether or not the Civil Registry Office of Manila or any lack of authority of the solemnizing officer. 12 Mar 1998
36 Whether the National Government may cancel government securities obligation held as assets of the SSF portfolio of the Bureau of Treasury (BT). 12 Mar 1998
37 Regarding the following issues: 1. Of soliciting advertising placements from clients in the Philippines constitutes "doing business in the Philippines"; 2. What are the legal requirements that government agencies must observe if and when they enter into advertising contracts with such foreign press agency representatives; and 3. Whether a local Sanggunian (e.g. Tagaytay City Sanggunian) could unilaterally withdraw any resolution (such as resolution endorsing the "Palace-in-the-Sky" redevelopment plan) already approved by the RDC, and a department and inter-agency coordinating committee, "without the approval of the other participating department agencies, councils or committees". 18 Mar 1998
38 Whether the MSU Board of Regents has, by resolution the power to grant authority to Mr. Tan, a private individual, to mortgage an MSU property as collateral to secure his loan with the HDMF or Pag-ibig Fund. 23 Mar 1998
39

Declined 		Reconsideration of DOJ Opinion No. 84, s. 1997, which ruled to the effect that "a negotiated sale of the DSWD Welfareville Property will not be legally permissible in the light of the categorical and explicit provision of Sec. 1, RA No. 5260, which mandated that the sale should be through public bidding". 24 Mar 1998
40 Whether the Internet business constitutes mass media, which should not be given to foreign investors pursuant to Sec. 11 (1), Article XVI of the 1987 Constitution. 19 Mar 1998
41 Regarding the following queries: 1. What should be the reckoning point from which the execution of the death penalty be carried out? 2. Tasked in administering lethal injection to persons meted with the death sentence by medical technologists, doctors, dentists, nurses or other medical practitioners warrant revocation of their licenses to practice as such? 26 Mar 1998
42 Whether or not the Social Security Commission could legally apply its new policy on bids and awards to existing said new policy. 16 Apr 1998
43

Declined 		Regarding the establishment of a provident fund of the MIRDC . 01 Apr 1998
44

Declined 		Whether the Local Government Code of 1991 prohibits a offices stationed in such LGU's jurisdiction. 02 Apr 1998
45

Declined 		Possibility of a last termer to run as City Mayor in the event that Samal Island will be approved as city by 1998. 08 Apr 1998
46 Relating to the interpretation of the provisions of Sec. 1 of PD No. 1694 (Organization and Administration of Welfare Fund for Overseas Workers), as amended. 08 Apr 1998
47 Regarding request for clarification in identifying the Overnight Committee and Department of Interior and the proper interpretation of the provision of RA 7160. 31 Mar 1998
48 Concerning the entitlement to quarters allowance of Mr. Teodulo R. Romo, Jr., DSWD Director, pursuant to the provisions of the General Appropriations Act and Budget Circular No. 456. 14 Apr 1998
49 Whether or not the Monetary Value of Leave Credits (MVLC) of Retired/Resigned government employees may be withheld and/or applied by the employer agency to pay for their accounts receivables. 15 Apr 1998
50 Whether or not real properties specifically used for airport agencies are considered owned by the Republic of the Philippines despite the titles thereto are in the name of Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority. 20 Apr 1998
51 Reconsideration of DOJ Opinion No. 76, s. 1974, to the PD No. 97. 23 Apr 1998
52 Concurrence on the practice of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) of accepting checks as payment for the purchase of playing chips in some to its casinos. 05 May 1998
53 Confirmatory opinion that "Building and Loan Associations (BLAs)" including their franchises, capital, reserves, surplus, and their loans, receipt and incomes are exempt from all taxation imposed by the government when such associations are insured by the Home Insurance and Guaranty Corporation. 05 May 1998
54

Declined 		Whether the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) can award the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan to the original proponent, Industrias Metallurgicas Pascarmona S.A. (IMPSA). 07 May 1998
55 Regarding the proper interpretation of the provisions of the 1987 Constitution on the nationalization of educational institutions (Article XIV, Section 4). 13 May 1998
56 Application of Letter of Instruction 1295 (LOI 1295). 19 May 1998
57 20 May 1998
58 Whether or not partial payments on partial deliveries of procured drugs and medicines can be effected by the Department of Health. 21 May 1998
59 Confirmation that the fiscal incentives with different availment period granted to the downstream oil industry Code of 1987 (EO No. 226). 25 May 1998
60 Whether the intended arrangement between the Philippine regarding collection/payment of import wharfage could be adopted without contradiction to DOJ Opinion No. 175, more particularly the Government Auditing Code and the Government Accounting and Auditing Manual. 08 May 1998
61 Request of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) that the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) make available, free of charge, its drug testing facilities in connection with CSC Resolution No. 97-4683 providing for the inclusion of a drug test for all applicants in the government. 28 May 1998
62 Clarification on certain issues relating to the proposed loan of the Province of Ilocos Sur (POIS), originally from Cendre Fineurop Spa., Italy to partially finance its tomato paste processing plant, with reference to DOJ Opinions Nos. 39 and 71, s. 1997. 03 Jun 1998
63 Query as to which between the Asset Privatization Trust (APT) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) has the authority to lease out the 21-hectare portion of the Tala Estate declared as alienable and disposable under RA No. 7999. 25 May 1998
64

Declined 		Concerning certain queries regarding the Philippine Postal 1992 (RA No. 7354). 04 Jun 1998
65

Declined 		Confirmatory opinion that PD No. 1586 dated 6/11/79 regarding the requirement of Environmental Compliance Certificates, as not applicable to the Pabahay sa Riles project. 04 Jun 1998
66 Regarding the request of Edison Mobile Hydraulics for a maintenance and delivery trucks for the Rural Electrification Administration (NEA). 09 Jun 1998
67 Correct interpretation of Section 282 of the Tax Reform Act of 1997 (RA 8424), which took effect on January 1, 1998, revising the National Internal Revenue Code. 10 Jun 1998
68 Whether or not a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Iloilo City Mayor is sufficient without having to pass through the Sangguniang Panglungsod. 08 Jun 1998
69

Declined 		Land acquisition and legal issues besetting the initial operationalization of the General Santos City International Airport. 10 Jun 1998
70

Declined 		Whether or not the members of the National Water 424 (National Water Resources Council creation) come within the prohibition against multiple positions under Section 13, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution. 15 Jun 1998
71 Comments and recommendations on the Exchange of Notes the Bukidnon Industrial Plantation Project (BIPP), specifically on the legality of land disposition. 15 Jun 1998
72

Declined 		Relative to the imposition of real property taxes against the National Food Authority (NFA) pursuant to RA No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). 01 Jun 1998
73

Declined 		Whether or not the officials and employees of Dangerous Drugs Board are entitled to the benefits an privileges of hazard pay under RA No. 7305 otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Healthworkers. 18 Jun 1998
74 Whether or not port service operators, port facility operators and port development project proponents are covered by the Constitutional and statutory limitations on foreign ownership of public utilities. 16 Jun 1998
75 Whether the amendment of certain provisions of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) of 1988 Opinion No. 53, s. 1989. 18 Jun 1998
76 Reconfirmation of DOJ Opinion No. 39, s. 1971, which reconfirmation will greatly enhance negotiating position of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) with its foreign funders. 19 Jun 1998
77 Whether or not promotions or adjustment of ranks of officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from the rank of Police Senior Superintendent to Police Director the Constitutional prohibition. 25 Jun 1998
78

Declined 		Whether or not the Civil Registrar's Office, NSO can carry out the decision rendered by the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 57, Lucena City on March 26, 1998 in Special Proceedings No. 97-49 for the change of name/correction of entries in the birth certificate of Tricia Denise Formarejo Orteza. 23 Jun 1998
79

Declined 		Reconsideration of DOJ Opinion No. 73, s. 1997 wherein interpreting Section 1009 of the Tariff and Customs Code (TCC), it held the view that a foreign vessel may be allowed by the Customs Commissioner to unload and pick-up passengers, cargoes destined for abroad, and the unloading at the final port of destination abroad. 22 Jun 1998
80 CONFIDENTIAL 23 Jun 1998
81 Clarification on the authenticity of DOJ Opinion No. 44, s. of the opinion which is June 17, 1996 and its numbering. 02 Jul 1998
83

Declined 		Regarding the propriety of granting honoraria to the representative of the Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court and to the heads of the Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB), Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). 20 Jul 1998
84

Declined 		Official position of the Philippine Government on the reimposition of the death penalty. 20 Jul 1998
85 Whether or not the Philippine Racing Commission No. 4618 if it can participate in the races given by the National Stud Farm. 22 Jul 1998
86

Declined 		Regarding the promulgation of the rules and regulations on the tax and duty-free importation of books and raw materials to be used in book publishing. 03 Jul 1998
87

Declined 		Reconsideration of DOJ Opinion No. 67, s. 1997 dated September 9, 1997, relative to the extent of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) over private ports in the San Fernando, La Union Seaport after its takeover thereof. 10 Jul 1998
88

Declined 		Regarding the implementation of Bangko Sentral ng of used buses with Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) of above 12 tons, in relation to EO Nos. 354 and 361 dated March 29, 1989 and June 22, 1989 respectively. 13 Jul 1998
89 Regarding the following queries on the possible conflict of interest that might arise for being Undersecretary of Department of Transportation and Communication and being a stockholder in several private companies: 1. Whether or not the Undersecretary of DOTC has fully compiled with provision on divestment under (a) Sec. 13, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution, (b) Section 9 of RA 6713, otherwise known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees", ( c ) Rule IX of the "Rules Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees" and (d) AO No.. 1 dated May 26, 1992; 2. Whether or not the Undersecretary and his wife can keep shareholdings in the above-mentioned corporations; and to the above-mentioned corporations. 28 Jul 1998
90 Regarding the legislative intent of Section 8 of RA 8178 or the Agricultural Tariffication Act. 23 Jul 1998
91 Legal advise on the matter of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) dated April 8, 1997 issued by the Supreme Court en banc in the case of Blas Ople and Ruben Torres, et al., GR 127685, which ordered all respondents to cease and desist from implementing A.O. No. 308. 21 Jul 1998
92 Concerning the proper interpretation of Section 42, Article 30 Jul 1998
93

Declined 		04 Aug 1998
94 Regarding the Visiting Forces Agreement specifically but not limited to its full constitutionality and criminal jurisdiction. 10 Aug 1998
95

Declined 		Relative to the acceptability of a Foreign Government Guarantee in lieu of a Bid Security. 10 Aug 1998
96 Request for reconsideration of DOJ Opinion No. 38, s. 1998, which resolved in the negative the issue of whether the Mindanao State University (MSU) Board of Regents has the power to "grant authority" to Mr. Raymundo Tan, to secure his loan with the Pag-ibig Fund or the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF). 13 Aug 1998
97 Legality of the draft Presidential Proclamation entitled "Reserving in Favor of the National Housing Authority for Resettlement and Slum Improvement Program Certain Parcel of Land of the Private Domain Situated in the City of Iloilo, Island of Panay". 19 Aug 1998
98

Declined 		Regarding the issue on who will bear the expenses for the relocation of water and sewer pipes resulting from the on-going implementation of infrastructure project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), specifically on the construction of EDSA-Ayala Interchange. 18 Aug 1998
99 Whether or not a cooperative or group of cooperatives can own and operate schools for the benefit of their members and their children, pursuant to the provisions of RA No. 6939. 18 Aug 1998
100

Declined 		Legality on the import of Section 8 of RA No. 8551 on the Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998. 19 Aug 1998
101 Reconsideration of DOJ Opinion No. 51, s. 1998, which Academy) are now required to pass the licensure examination before they can be admitted to the practice of maritime profession either as 3rd Mates or 4th Marine Engineers. 26 Aug 1998
102 Certain queries relating to the validity of the transfer of some safety regulatory functions of the Philippine Coast Guard under RA No. 5173 (now PD 601) to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) under EO Nos. 125 and 125-A. 18 Aug 1998
103 Whether or not the automatic promotion conferred by the Civil Service Commission's (CSC) "Dangal ng Bayan Award" is applicable to member of the Philippine National Police (PNP). 31 Aug 1998
104

Declined 		Interpretation of certain provision of the Family Code of the Philippines (EO No. 209), as amended. 28 Aug 1998
105 Whether the provision of Article 10 (Workers preference in case of bankruptcy) of PD No. 442 or the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, shall still apply to pre-need companies. 31 Aug 1998
106

Declined 		Pertaining to the request for the release of retirement benefits of Mr. Alfredo Nera, a Senior Air Traffic Controller of the Air Transportation Office (ATO). 18 Sep 1998
107 Confirmation on EO No. 776 (An Act Limiting the Types that Cannot be roduced in the Philippines) is a Presidential directive that may be modified, repealed or abrogated by act of the legislative. 04 Sep 1998
108 Whether or not under the pertinent law on public officers, the Honorable Amable R. Aguiluz V who has been appointed Presidential Consultant on Computer Education Y2K problem is required to divest his shares from the AMA Education System Group and the AMA Group of Companies of which he is currently the head. 14 Sep 1998
109 Medico-legal issues regarding patient care at the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of the UP-PGH. 15 Sep 1998
110

Declined 		Whether or not an Income Tax Return (ITR) of a deceased father is sufficient proof of acknowledgement of his illegitimate children. 15 Sep 1998
111 Opinion or advise relating to the effect of the provision of Sec. 50 of the Charter of the City of Paranaque (RA No. 8507) upon the authority of PAGCOR, to establish and operate casinos within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines. 21 Sep 1998
112

Declined 		21 Sep 1998
113

Declined 		Whether a presidential appointee who is a Career Executive Service (CES) eligible enjoy security of tenure in the government service. 25 Sep 1998
114 Regarding the correct and proper interpretation of the provisions of RA No. 8042, or the Migrant Workers and thereof. 29 Sep 1998
115

Declined 		Regarding the letter of Atty. Jacinto D. Jimenez dated July 15, 1998, on behalf of London Forfaiting Asia Pacific Ltd., demanding the payment of the sum of US $115,105.00 being the amount payable under the bill of exchange not paid by the MIAA, as the drawer on its maturity date of July 4, 1998. 29 Sep 1998
116

Declined 		Comment on whether the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Lung Center of the Philippines and Landmarks Berhad of Malaysia involving a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme can be made without public bidding. 31 Aug 1998
117 Comments and recommendations relating to the civil case filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) against the local government of Bataan over the ownership of the Bataan Shipyard and Equipment Corp. (BASECO). 28 Sep 1998
118 Regarding certain issues relating to the interpretation of some of the provision of the Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA No. 7394). 29 Sep 1998
119

Declined 		Whether or not the ten-year period for the dormancy of unclaimed balances continues to run in cases of banks, which are under receivership/liquidation. 29 Sep 1998
120 Whether Section 33, in relation to Section 31 of RA No. 8551, otherwise known as the Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998, is already in effect. 01 Oct 1998
121 "Authoritative opinion" on the correct name of Public Defender's Office and of the titles of its Senior Officers. 05 Oct 1998
122 Confirmation that the contemplated arrangement of water the National Power Corporation (NPC), the Consortium of Marubeni Corporation, Sithe Philippines Holdings, Inc. and Italian-Thai Development Public Co. Ltd. And San Roque Power Corporation (SRPC) as assignee of the Consortium does not violate Article 15 of the Water Code (PD No. 1067) in relation to Section 2, Article XII of the 1987 Constitution. 30 Sep 1998
123 Whether or not former Filipinos who want to avail the Philippines under BP Blg. 185, as amended by RA No. the property within two years of purchase to avoid penalty of forfeiture provided under Section 7 of BP Blg. 185. 25 Sep 1998
124

Declined 		Regarding the implementation of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) Board Resolution No. 1 (s. 19997), adopting a policy of the application of foreign contractors license with the Philippines Contractors Accreditation Board. 12 Oct 1998
125 Whether or not the properties of the Public Estates Authority along the Manila Bay Reclamation Area are subject to real property tax after the passage of the Local Government Code of 1999. 12 Oct 1998
126

Declined 		Confirmation on the obligations of the National Power (PPA) to which it is a party, are legal and valid, in the absence of an approval by the Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) of its tariff-related aspects. 26 Oct 1998
127 Whether or not imported right-hand vehicles, which arrived after the effectivity of RA No. 8506 on February 21, 1998 may be released after full payment of taxes and fees, etc. 28 Oct 1998
128

Declined 		Whether or not the decision of a Regional Trial Court judge, prayer for preliminary mandatory injunction, ordering the reinstatement of the petitioner is immediately executory pending the appeal interposed by two of the respondents before the Court of Appeals. 29 Oct 1998
129 Confirmatory opinion on the Administrative Code of 1987 is a law and still valid in the Republic of the Philippines. 26 Oct 1998
130 Clarification on certain issues relating to the performance of National Book Development Board (NBDB). 21 Oct 1998
131

Declined 		Regarding the possible deportation of Mr. Edwin Ezra, a Palau national charged with illegal possession of 98-1109. 28 Oct 1998
132

Declined 		Relative to the apparent conflict between the appointment issued to Mr. Nicolas A. Alonso by President Joseph Estrada and the DOJ ruling in Opinion No. 176, s. 1990. 03 Nov 1998
134

Declined 		Whether the POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration) can validly prohibit the placement of advertisement for overseas job vacancies for persons not licensed nor authorized to engage in the recruitment and overseas placement of Filipino workers by the Department of Labor and Employment. 21 Oct 1998
135

Declined 		Whether the undertaking entered into between the Department of Finance and the Land Bank of the Philippines contained in the Memorandum of Agreement dated October 9, 1995 will not violate the provisions of Section 5 of PD No. 1177 and Sections 85 and 96 of PD No. 1445. 10 Nov 1998
136

Declined 		Validity of the permits issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the National otherwise known as the Indigenous People's Rights Act of 1997. 11 Nov 1998
137

Declined 		Whether or not the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas whose the real property tax on its real estate properties for the year 1998. 10 Nov 1998
138 Whether or not persons to be designated in the and Regulations. 12 Nov 1998
139 Comments and recommendation on House Bill Nos. 27, 82, 699 and 4325 and a review of DOJ Opinion No. 134, s. 1992. 16 Nov 1998
140 Whether there is a need for the Asset Privatization Trust (APT) to secure the clearance/approval of the Investment Coordinating Committee (ICC) of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in connection with the proposed development of the Moonwalk Properties, which are transferred assets of the Philippine National Bank under Proclamation No. 50. 16 Nov 1998
141

Declined 		Opinion regarding Board Resolution No. 1, s. 1997 of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) adopting a policy on the application of foreign contractors for special contractor's license with the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB). 30 Oct 1998
142 Advisory opinion whether or not the grant or extension of general assistance by the City of Manila, thru its and may validly be deemed as a competent of the social services of the City of Manila. 16 Nov 1998
143 Proper interpretation of certain provision of RA No. 7356, the law creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA). 20 Nov 1998
144

Declined 		Relative to the Contract/Agreement executed on March 26, 1998, between the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the STRADCOM Corporation establishing the LTO Information Technology Project without presidential approval as required under RA No. 7718. 20 Nov 1998
145 Regarding the passport application of Mr. Allan C. Yamson, Philippine Embassy in Milan, Italy to indicate his gender as "female". 03 Dec 1998
146

Declined 		Review of a proposed Executive Order (EO) entitled "Ensuring Equal Representation of Women in Third Level Positions" which the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW) and the Civil Service Commission have allegedly been pushing for since a year ago. 08 Dec 1998
147

Declined 		Whether on not the Energy regulatory Board (ERB) can revoke or nullify its decision dated March 29, 19994, approving the Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA) entered into by an between Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO) and Mindanao Energy final and executory. 09 Dec 1998
148

Declined 		09 Dec 1998
149

Declined 		Regarding the effects of the full implementation of RA No. 8479, otherwise known as "An Act Deregulating the Downstream Oil Industry and for Other Purposes", on the petroleum cases still pending with the Energy Regulatory Board (ERB). 11 Dec 1998
150

Declined 		Whether or not the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) as reserved imported sugar under RA No. 8178, otherwise known as the Agricultural Tariffication Act, after payment of the tariff and other taxes. 18 Dec 1998
151

Declined 		Whether the Manila International Airport Authority Construction Corporation (PNCC) for the demolition of horizontal structures at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 project site. 23 Dec 1998
152 Relative to the execution of a Deed of Voluntary Commitment (DVC) by a minor birth mother, an orphan without any known relatives, and under the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 17 Dec 1998
153 Regarding certain queries relating to the interpretation of the provision of Section 5 of RA No. 8043, otherwise known as the "Inter-Country Adoption Act of 1995". 24 Dec 1998
154

Declined 		Whether the Garments and Textile Export Board (GTEB) could still pursue administrative action against some garments manufacturer-exporters violating GTEB Rules and Regulations. 28 Dec 1998
155 Regarding the "constitutionality" and or legality of opening up the Philippine retail trade sector to foreign investments. 24 Dec 1998
156 Regarding the Red Notice published by the ICPO-Interpol. 09 Oct 1998
157 Whether or not the DILG and the DOLE can be included a Presidential issuance similar to M.O. No. 406 dated 11/12/96. 29 Dec 1998
158 Provisions of the WTO Agreement on Anti-Dumping, Countervailing and Safety Measures. 29 Dec 1998
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