Since the arrest was unlawful, the court held that the search conducted afterward was likewise unconstitutional. CABUYAO CITY, Laguna — For more than a year, Pauline Joy “Poleng” Banjawan was separated from her young child after her arrest by state forces in Sto. Tomas, Batangas. On July 6, 2026, a local court ruled that the evidence used to prosecute the labor and urban poor organizer had been obtained through unconstitutional warrantless arres…
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