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Mar 27, 2023writ of kalikasanenvironmental lawcitizen suitburden of proofprecautionary principlesupreme court
Writ of Kalikasan: Supreme Court Requires Concrete Evidence, Not Mere Allegations
The Supreme Court clarifies that Writ of Kalikasan petitioners must present concrete evidence linking a defendant's acts to environmental damage, not just allegations.
Dec 18, 2008mandamusenvironmental lawmanila bayadministrative lawministerial dutygovernment agencies
Mandamus and Manila Bay Cleanup: Defining Ministerial Duties in Environmental Protection
The Supreme Court ruled that government agencies can be compelled by mandamus to clean up Manila Bay, defining environmental duties as ministerial.
Dec 18, 2008mandamusenvironmental lawmanila bayclean water actright to balanced ecologygovernment agencies
Manila Bay Cleanup Case: Ministerial Duties and the Right to a Balanced Ecology
The Supreme Court ruled government agencies can be compelled by mandamus to clean up Manila Bay under environmental laws.