Political Law and Public International Law Case Digests – #AweSAMbar2026

Let’s be real for a second: We all know the golden rule of the Bar Exams. Know the Chairperson.

For 2026, that’s Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan. His pen will set the tone, the direction, and the “vibe” of the exams. If you want to pass, you don’t just need to know the law; you need to know how he applies it.

That’s exactly what this course is. It’s not just another pile of readings—it’s a curated deep-dive designed to save you time and keep you sane.

Comprehensive Coverage: Bridging the Gap

In the world of the Supreme Court, Consti cases are rare gems, and Justice Gaerlan’s penned cases in this specific field are focused and select. To ensure you aren’t studying in a vacuum, we’ve taken a two-pronged approach:

1. The Gaerlan Ponencias: We feature every relevant Political and International Law case penned by the Chairperson.

2. The Doctrinal Essentials: Because Constitutional Law and Public International Law require a solid foundation, we have supplemented the Chairperson’s cases with digests of landmark doctrinal cases.

This ensures that even in areas where the Chairperson has yet to pen a major ruling, you are still covered by the fundamental principles required by the syllabus. You get the “Chairperson’s Voice” where it exists, and “Bar-Essential Doctrines” where it counts.

Syllabus-Based Arrangement

We know how you study. You don’t just read random cases; you follow the Bar Syllabus. So, we built this material to match your workflow. The cases are strictly arranged and categorized according to the 2026 Bar Syllabus.

• Starting with The Philippine Constitution? The relevant cases are right there.

• Moving to The Legislative Department? We’ve grouped rulings on law-making and inquiries in that section.

• Tackling Public International Law? You won’t have to hunt; they are waiting at the end, exactly where they belong.

The “Spliced” Method vs. Generic Online Digests

You’ve seen it before: a generic online digest tries to cram a 60-page decision into one page. If that decision talks about Local Government in the first half and Administrative Due Process in the second, reading it all at once is just noise. It breaks your flow.

How we fixed it: If a single case covers three different syllabus topics, we wrote three different digests for it. * Studying the Executive Department? You get the version focusing only on the President’s powers.

• Studying the Bill of Rights? You get the version of that same case focused only on the rights of the accused.

We Did the Heavy Lifting

This wasn’t a copy-paste job. We spent months on this. We went through the ponencias with a fine-tooth comb—double-checking facts, aligning issues with the syllabus, and ensuring rulings are airtight. We did the grunt work so you don’t have to guess if a digest is accurate.

What’s Inside?

• Political Law: From Police Power and Equal Protection to the nitty-gritty of LGU autonomy.

• Public International Law: Coverage of treaties, international agreements, and the incorporation clause.

• The “Gaerlan Voice”: We highlight the specific language and keywords the Justice tends to use—because sounding like the Chairperson is half the battle.

This is high-yield material. It’s accurate, organized by topic, and built for the 2026 Bar candidate who values discipline and efficiency.