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This document is a summary of a Supreme Court of the Philippines decision regarding a petition challenging the closure of Boracay Island by President Rodrigo Duterte. The petition was filed by three individuals from Boracay whose livelihoods depended on tourism on the island. They argued that the closure was unconstitutional as the president did not have legislative powers and it infringed on the rights to travel and earn a living. However, the court found the closure and state of emergency were valid use

Author

Charisse Toledo

Language

EN