Practice question
The President's advisers claim that the Senate itself ratifies treaties and that a concurrence resolution replaces every remaining executive and treaty-entry-into-force step. Explain the respective roles and identify the required Senate vote.
Legal references
- Pimentel, Jr. v. Office of the Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 158088, July 6, 2005, main decision, presidential ratification discretion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/jul2005/gr_158088_2005.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 21, Senate concurrence in treaties: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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