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Zabal vs. Duterte

MARK ANTHONY V. ZABAL, THITING ESTOSO JACOSALEM, AND ODON S. BANDIOLA, PETITIONERS, V. RODRIGO R. DUTERTE, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES; SALVADOR C. MEDIALDEA, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY; AND EDUARDO M. AÑO, [SECRETARY] OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, RESPONDENTS.

G.R. No. 238467 | 2019-02-12

D E C I S I O N
 
DEL CASTILLO, J.:
 
Paradise is a place of bliss, felicity, and delight.[1] For Filipinos and foreign nationals alike, Boracay - a small island in Malay, Aklan, with its palm-fringed, pristine white sand beaches, azure waters, coral reefs, rare seashells,[2] and a lot more to offer,[3] - is indeed a piece of paradise. Unsurprisingly, Boracay is one of the country's prime tourist destinations. However, this island-paradise has been disrespected, abused, degraded, over-used, and taken advantage of by both locals and tourists. Hence, the government gave Boracay its much-needed respite and...