Practice question
An ordinance addresses a genuine flood risk by permanently closing every bicycle repair shop. The city admits the shops do not contribute to flooding and that clearing blocked public drains would address the risk. Assess the ordinance’s means rather than disputing the legitimacy of flood prevention.
Legal references
- White Light Corporation v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, January 20, 2009, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/48715
- City of Manila v. Laguio, Jr., G.R. No. 118127, April 12, 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/apr2005/gr_118127_2005.html
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