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Sovereign Debt vs Constitutional Mandates: Balancing Loan Agreements With National Interests
The Supreme Court upheld two China-financed loan agreements, ruling on presidential immunity, Monetary Board concurrence, and procurement rules.
Presidential Immunity and Foreign Affairs Discretion: Lessons from Esmero v. Duterte
The Supreme Court explains why the President's foreign affairs decisions are discretionary and cannot be compelled by mandamus.
Presidential Immunity and Mandamus Limits in COVID-19 Vaccine Procurement Cases
Supreme Court explains presidential immunity from suit and why mandamus cannot compel discretionary vaccine procurement decisions.
Presidential Immunity Shielding THE Chief Executive From Suit During Tenure
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling that a sitting President enjoys immunity from suit, including habeas data petitions, during tenure.
Presidential Immunity vs Accountability: Limits of Power After Leaving Office
The Supreme Court clarifies that presidential immunity shields sitting presidents from suit, but accountability resumes once they leave office.
The People vs the President: Defining the Limits of People Power and Presidential Immunity in the Philippines
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Estrada v. Desierto clarifies resignation, presidential succession, and immunity from suit under the 1987 Constitution.