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- The appellant bought a house and lot within a US Naval base in the Philippines and demolished the existing house to build a new one without obtaining the required building permit from the city mayor. - She argued that as her property was within the naval base, she was not required to obtain a permit. However, the court ruled that while the US has priority jurisdiction over offenses on bases, the Philippines does not lose all jurisdiction. - The court upheld the validity of the municipal order requiring
- Author
- Rommel Mancenido Lagumen
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- EN