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Practice question: Power to Concur in Treaties or International Agreements

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Distinguish the President's ratification function from the Senate's concurrence under Pimentel. Why does a diplomat's signature on an instrument subject to ratification not itself perform both functions?

Legal references

  • Pimentel v. Office of the Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 158088, July 6, 2005: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/jul2005/gr_158088_2005.html
  • 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 21: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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