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Court ruling exposes constitutional violations in arrest of labor advocate

Summary by Bulatlat
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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Bulatlat broke the news on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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