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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.