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Apr 15, 2024 functional immunity international organizations asian development bank civil law supreme court westfall v. locsin

Functional Immunity for International Organizations in the Philippines: The Westfall v. Locsin Guide

Learn how the Supreme Court's Westfall v. Locsin ruling defines functional immunity for international organization personnel in the Philippines.

Mar 26, 2001 diplomatic immunity international organizations asian development bank criminal law official capacity philippine supreme court

Diplomatic Immunity for International Officials: When It Shields and When It Does Not

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that ADB staff immunity covers only official acts, not private crimes like slander.

Jan 28, 2000 diplomatic immunity criminal law defamation asian development bank vienna convention philippine supreme court

Diplomatic Immunity vs Defamation: The Liang Case and Limits of Official Acts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on ADB staff immunity, defamation, and why diplomatic immunity is not absolute for criminal acts.