Practice question
In PCGG v. Sandiganbayan (2007), did the act of state doctrine bar review of the Philippine agencies’ position regarding the Swiss freeze?
- Yes, because any Swiss connection automatically barred suit
- Yes, because all foreign property is immune
- Yes, because PCGG was a foreign sovereign
- No, the requested review did not require invalidating the Swiss sovereign act
- No, because Swiss orders can never be official acts
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/aug2007/gr_124772_2007.html — PCGG v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 124772, August 14, 2007, main opinion
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