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MMDA vs. Diamond Motor Corporation [SEPARATE CONCURRING AND DISSENTING OPINION, SINGH, J.]

METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA), PETITIONER, VS. DIAMOND MOTOR CORPORATION, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 203386 | 2023-10-11

SEPARATE CONCURRING AND DISSENTING OPINION
 
SINGH, J.:
 
I express concurrence with the ponencia's ultimate disposition to deny the Petition for Review on Certiorari (Petition) considering the surrounding circumstances in the present case. However, I respectfully express my reservation with the finding that the "[p]etitioner was not given the power of eminent domain for the purpose of implementing flood control measures within Metro Manila."
 
A finding that the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has no power to expropriate makes it toothless in fulfilling its mandate over flood...