Felipe Ysmael, Jr. & Co., Inc. vs. Deputy Executive
Felipe Ysmael, Jr. & Co., Inc. vs. Deputy Executive
Felipe Ysmael, Jr. & Co., Inc. vs. Deputy Executive
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G.R. No. 79538. October 18, 1990.
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* THIRD DIVISION.
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CORTÉS, J.:
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It should be recalled that [petitioner's] earlier request for
reinstatement has been denied in view of the total ban of all
logging operations in the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Nueva
Vizcaya, Quirino and Ifugao which was imposed for reasons of
conservation and national security.
The Ministry imposed the ban because it realizes the great
responsibility it bear [sic] in respect to forests. It considers itself
the trustee thereof. This being the case, it has to ensure the
availability of forest resources not only for the present, but also
for the future generations of Filipinos.
On the other hand, the activities of the insurgents in these
parts of the country are well documented. Their financial
demands on logging concessionaires are well known. The
government, therefore, is well within its right to deprive its
enemy of sources of funds in order to preserve itself, its
established institutions and the liberty and democratic way of life
of its people.
x x x
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Regarding [petitioner's] request that the award of a 26,000
hectare portion of TLA No. 87 to Twin Peaks Realty Development
Corporation under TLA No. 356 be declared null and void, suffice
it to say that the Ministry is now in the process of reviewing all
contracts, permits or other form of privileges for the exploration,
development, exploitation, or utilization of natural resources
entered into, granted, issued or acquired before the issuance of
Proclamation No. 3, otherwise known as the Freedom
Constitution for the purpose of amending, modifying or revoking
them when the national interest so requires.
x x x
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SEC. 16. The State shall protect and promote the right of the
people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the
rhythm and harmony of nature.
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Petition dismissed.
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