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Oct 15, 2019firearmsright to privacysearch and seizurera 10591philippine national policeconstitutional law
Firearm Regulation in the Philippines: The Right to Privacy vs. Public Safety
The Supreme Court ruled that firearm ownership is a privilege, not a right, but struck down warrantless home inspections as unconstitutional.
Jun 26, 2013right to privacyvideo surveillancecivil codepreliminary injunctionreasonable expectation of privacy
Privacy Beyond Residence: Surveillance Cameras and the Right to Be Let Alone
The Supreme Court expands the right to privacy beyond residences, holding that business premises and property enjoy protection from intrusive video surveillance.
Apr 19, 2006executive-order-420right-to-privacyadministrative-lawconstitutional-lawgovernment-idphilippine-supreme-court
Executive Order 420 and the Right to Privacy: When ID Systems Need Legislation
The Supreme Court upheld EO 420, ruling that unifying existing government ID systems is a valid executive act, not legislation.