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1. While transiting the Sulu Sea, the USS Guardian, a US Navy ship, ran aground on the protected Tubbataha Reefs in the Philippines, damaging the coral reef. 2. A petition was filed seeking a Writ of Kalikasan over the damage caused by the grounding. Issues involved whether the court had jurisdiction over the US respondents and if the Visiting Forces Agreement waived immunity. 3. The court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction over the US respondents as the suit would require actions by the US govern

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j guevarra

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