E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly 22 of 48 http://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/63027 determine whether or not a drug or device is an abortifacient; and e) Should the FDA require additional expertise in making its determination, an independent evidence review group (ERG) composed of leading experts in the fields of pharmacodynamics, medical research, evidence based medicine, and other relevant fields may be convened to review the available evidence. The FDA shall then issue its certification based on the recommendations of the ERG. [36] Omnibus Motion, p. 37. [37] Id. at 10. [38] Dated August 18, 2009. [39] 69 Phil. 635, 642-644 (1940). [40] As cited and paraphrased in Solid Homes v. Laserna, 574 Phil. 69, 83 (2008). [41] Rollo, pp. 396-397. [42] 602 Phil. 522, 540 (2009). [43] 721 Phil. 34, 39-40 (2013). [44] See Section 7.04 (c) Rule 7 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 10354. [45] Rollo, pp. 442-446. [46] Omnibus Motion, pp. 40-41. [47] Alliance for the Family Foundation, Philippines. Inc. v. Garin, G.R. Nos. 217872 & 221866, August 24, 2016. [48] CONSTITUTION, (1987), Art. III, Sec. 1. [49] CONSTITUTION, (1987), Art. III, Sec. 16. CONCURRING OPINION LEONEN, J: 4/21/2020, 9:19 AM