Philippine Supreme Court Declares 24/7 Monitoring and Reporting of Commercial Fishing Vessels Unconstitutional
August 04, 2026
August 04, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 4 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC Declares 24/7 Monitoring and Reporting of Commercial Fishing Vessels Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Department of Agriculture's (DA) mandate for ongoing monitoring and electronic reporting of commercial fishing vessels is unconstitutional, as it violates rights against unreasonable searches, seizures, due process, and . . .
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SC Declares 24/7 Monitoring and Reporting of Commercial Fishing Vessels Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Department of Agriculture's (DA) mandate for ongoing monitoring and electronic reporting of commercial fishing vessels is unconstitutional, as it violates rights against unreasonable searches, seizures, due process, and . . .