Title
Geichi Ishi vs. Public Service Commission
Case
G.R. No. 45134
Decision Date
Sep 10, 1936
A Japanese national's application to expand his transportation business in Davao was denied under the 1935 Constitution's prohibition on non-citizens operating public utilities, upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Case Digest (G.R. No. 45134)

Facts:

On December 18, 1929, Genanichi Ishi was granted a certificate of public convenience by the Public Service Commission to operate a Ford automobile for the transportation of passengers in the Province of Davao, subject to conditions that he would not alter or expand his authorized manner of operation without prior authorization from the Commission. On October 23, 1935, after the effectivity of the Constitution on November 15, 1935, he applied for authority to increase his equipment by adding another Ford automobile, alleging insufficient registered units to meet public demand. The Commission denied the application on February 14, 1936, citing Article XIII, section 8 of the Constitution.

Issues:

  • Whether the petition for certiorari properly challenged the Commission’s denial of the application.
  • Whether an application for authority to increase equipment under an existing certificate of public convenience is barred by Article XIII, section 8 of the Constitution because the applicant was not a Philippine citizen and did not qualify under the ownership requirement.

Ruling:

  • (Subscriber-Only)

Ratio:

  • (Subscriber-Only)

Doctrine:

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