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Zabal vs. Duterte [DISSENTING OPINION' LEONEN, J.]

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

DISSENTING OPINION 
 
 
We can save ourselves, but only if we let go of the myth of dominance and mastery and learn to work with nature.
 
 
 
Naomi Klein
 
 
 
The primary threat to nature and people today comes from centralizing and monopolizing power and control. Not until diversity is made the logic of production will there be a chance for sustainability, justice and peace. Cultivating and conserving diversity is no luxury in our times: it is a survival imperative.
 
 
 
Vandana Shiva
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
With respect to my...