Practice question
An autonomous Philippine region has defined boundaries, a substantial resident population and elected executive and legislative institutions. Foreign policy, citizenship, national defense and sovereignty remain with the Philippine State. Regional officials claim that the first three features necessarily make the region a separate state. Assess the claim using Province of Sulu v. Medialdea.
Legal references
- Province of Sulu v. Medialdea, G.R. Nos. 242255, 243246 and 243693, September 9, 2024, main decision, autonomy and statehood: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/sep2024/gr_242255_2024.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article X Sections 15 and 17: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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