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Luis G. Peralta Vs. Felixberto Serrano

LUIS G. PERALTA, in his own behalf and in behalf of other Filipino residents in Hongkong, petitioner, vs. HON. FELIXBERTO SERRANO, in his capacity as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and HON. EDUARDO ROSAL, in his capacity as Consul General of the Philippines in Hongkong, respondents.

G.R. No. L-16523 | 1960-11-29

D E C I S I O N


BARRERA, J.:

This is an original petition for mandamus filed by petitioner Luis G. Peralta, to compel respondents Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Philippine Consul General in Hongkong to accept Philippine pesos in payment of fees for application for, and the issuance of Philippine passports by the Philippine Consulate in Hongkong.
The petition alleges, inter alia, that petitioner is a Filipino citizen, of age, and a resident of Kowloon, British Colony of Hongkong; that he is a holder of Philippine Passport No. HK-123, issued to him in April, 1958, by respondent Consul General pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the...