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Jan 10, 2023 constitutional law natural resources jmsu south china sea exploration regalian doctrine

Unconstitutional Bargain: State Control Over Natural Resources in Philippine Seas

The Supreme Court struck down the JMSU as unconstitutional, reaffirming that exploration of the country's natural resources must remain under full State control.