Practice question
Explain why Saguisag's recognition of executive agreements does not mean the President may avoid Senate concurrence for any international commitment simply by changing the document's title.
Legal references
- Saguisag v. Ochoa, G.R. Nos. 212426 and 212444, January 12, 2016, main decision, EDCA and executive agreements: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2016/jan2016/gr_212426_2016.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 21, Senate concurrence in treaties: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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