Practice question
A violent seizure occurs aboard a vessel in a Philippine bay. The accused says PD532 applies only to deep open seas beyond bays. The location is conclusively within Philippine waters. Which textual point defeats the argument?
- The definition includes bays and is not restricted by depth or breadth
- Only open ocean is covered
- Bays are categorically foreign waters
- Depth alone determines every offense
- A bay requires the victim’s consent to jurisdiction
Legal references
- PD532 Sections2 and4: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1974/pd_532_1974.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.