Practice question
A policy group argues that the Philippines must reject every binding treaty because any restriction on unilateral action is inconsistent with sovereignty. Evaluate the argument using Tañada v. Angara. Assume that the treaty under consideration satisfies constitutional requirements.
Legal references
- Tañada v. Angara, G.R. No. 118295, May 2, 1997, main decision, Sovereignty Limited by International Law and Treaties: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1997/may1997/gr_118295_1997.html
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