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This case involves a petition filed by members of MALAYA LOLAS, an organization for victims of rape by Japanese forces during WWII, seeking to compel Philippine government officials to espouse their claims for an official apology and reparations from Japan before international courts. The petition was denied on the grounds that the conduct of foreign relations is vested in the political branches of government, not the courts. The Executive Department had previously declined to assist the petitioners and con

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Michael C. Payumo

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