Sulu Province v. Executive Department
No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2024
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Cited for
Provincial Opt-Out from BARMM
Why it matters
Validated the right of the Province of Sulu to opt out of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through a plebiscite, and clarified the legal consequences on Shari'ah judicial districts and the jurisdiction of Shari'ah courts within the province.
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