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Judge Rivera issues a search warrant directing police to search the residence of Arturo Cruz at No. 77 Sierra Verde Street, Pasig City, for firearms, ammunition, and property used in the illicit firearms trade, and to seize those items. The warrant states the place to be searched but does not describe the items to be seized with particularity beyond the general categories. The supporting affidavit describes a confidential informant’s tip but fails to specify any particular firearms or magazines. On execution, officers search the residence and seize a Glock pistol and two magazines. (a) Identify the requisites of a valid search warrant under Philippine law and discuss which requisites are satisfied or lacking in this warrant. (b) If the warrant lacks the requisite particularity in the items to be seized, explain the effect on the admissibility of the seized evidence and what remedies may be available to the defense.