Practice question
An authorized Philippine representative negotiates and signs a proposed instrument subject to ratification. An opponent objects solely that the President did not personally attend every negotiating meeting. Under Pimentel, which response is sound?
- Personal attendance at every meeting is not indispensable when a properly authorized representative negotiates.
- Every negotiation by a representative is void regardless of authority.
- Signature by a representative automatically eliminates ratification.
- The representative thereby obtains power to amend the Constitution.
- Negotiation is valid only if chaired by the Supreme Court.
Legal references
- Pimentel v. Office of the Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 158088, July 6, 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/jul2005/gr_158088_2005.html
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