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Validity of Marikina Ordinance 59 by MeAnn Tumbaga is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of an ordinance by the City of Marikina to widen, clear, and repair existing sidewalks in the Marikina Greenheights Subdivision. The petitioner claimed this was unconstitutional, as the subdivision was privately owned. However, the Court ruled that as an LGU, Marikina has police powers to enact regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Sidewalks are considered public areas under the law. Therefore, Marikina was authorized to carry out the project under

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MeAnn Tumbaga

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