6/7/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly [136] Miriam Defensor Santiago v. Conrado M. Vasquez, supra note 120. [137] Id. at 679. [138] Leave Division-Office of Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator v. Wilma Sahacion Heusdens, supra note 87, at 341-342. [139] Office of the Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator v. Judge Ignacio B. Macarine, 691 Phil. 217, 222 (2012). [140] Id. [141] Executive Order No. 6 dated March 12, 1986 as amended by Memorandum Order (MO) No. 26 dated July 31, 1986. [142] Biraogo v. The Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, 651 Phil. 374, 464 (2010). [143] 589 Phil. 1, 10 (2008). SEC. 4. Authority to Issue, Deny, Restrict, or Cancel. - Upon the application of any qualified Filipino citizen, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs or any of his authorized consular officer may issue passports in accordance with this Act. Philippine consular officers in a foreign country shall be authorized by the Secretary to issue, verify, restrict, cancel or refuse a passport in the area of jurisdiction of the Post in accordance with the provisions of this Act. In the interest of national security, public safety and public health, the Secretary or any of the authorized consular officers may, after due hearing and in their proper discretion, refuse to issue a passport, or restrict its use or withdraw or cancel a passport; Provided, however, That such act shall not mean a loss or doubt on the person's citizenship: Provided, further, That the issuance of a passport may not be denied if the safety and interest of the Filipino citizen is at stake: Provided, finally, That refusal or cancellation of a passport would not prevent the issuance of a Travel Document to allow for a safe return journey by a Filipino to the Philippines. [145] Rollo (G.R. No. 199034), Volume I, pp. 394-397. CONCURRING OPINION CARPIO, Acting C.J.: I concur. The constitutionality of the elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/64165 assailed administrative circular remains 46/70