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This case involves a petition filed by resident marine mammals and two individuals on their behalf against the Department of Energy, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and other respondents regarding seismic surveys and offshore drilling conducted by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. in Tañon Strait. The petitioners argue this violated environmental laws. The Supreme Court ruled the petitioners have legal standing to file the case based on laws allowing "citizen suits" that allow Filipino citize

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Laurence Brian Hagutin

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