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Question 9
9. The Municipality of ABC passed Ordinance No. 1613, known as the “Speed Limit
Ordinance.” It prescribed speed limits for all types of vehicles and penalties for
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violations thereof, such as a fine of PHP 1,000.00 for the first offense, PHP 1,500.00
for the second offense, and PHP 2,000.00 or 30-day imprisonment or both for the
third offense. X, a resident of the Municipality of ABC, assailed the constitutionality
of Ordinance No. 1613 because it was not published in a newspaper of general
circulation, hence, violative of the due process clause. While the Municipality of
ABC admitted there was no publication, it asserted that since Ordinance No. 1613
was posted in three conspicuous places, the requirement of due process was deemed
satisfied. Decide with reason(s).
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