"In this light, the Court is convinced that the acts of the Bantay Bayan or any barangay-based or other volunteer organizations in the nature of watch groups - relating to the preservation of peace and order in their respective areas have the color of a state-related function. As such, they should be deemed as law enforcement authorities for the purpose of applying the Bill of Rights under Article III of the 1987 Constitution to them."
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See People v. Lauga, supra note 23, at 529-531.
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[2017V499] JEFFREY MIGUEL Y REMEGIO, PETITIONER, VS. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, RESPONDENT.
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