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Sabir vs. DOJ-RSPPU [CONCURRING OPINION, LEONEN, J.]

REHMAN SABIR, PETITIONER, VS. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE-REFUGEES AND STATELESS PERSONS PROTECTION UNIT (DOJ-RSPPU), RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 249387 | 2022-08-02

CONCURRING OPINION
LEONEN, J.:

I agree with the ponencia that this case must be remanded for a proper disposal. The determination of refugee status is a sui generis proceeding, where the protection officer shares the burden with the applicant in establishing their claim for protection under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951 Refugee Convention).[1] I wish to emphasize the rigor required in evaluating applications for refugee status determination.

The Department of Justice-Refugees and Stateless' Persons Protection Processing Unit (DOJ-RSPPU) is mandated to assist and protect asylum...