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Executive Power Limits in Treaty Withdrawal: Insights from Philippine Jurisprudence
The Supreme Court clarifies when the President may unilaterally withdraw from treaties, balancing executive discretion with legislative involvement.
The President’s Power to Withdraw from Treaties: What the Supreme Court Ruled
The Supreme Court clarified the limits of the President’s power to withdraw from international treaties. Learn the rules from the Rome Statute case.
Executive Agreements vs Treaties: The RP-US Non-Surrender Agreement and Senate Concurrence
When does an international agreement need Senate concurrence? The Supreme Court explains in Bayan Muna v. Romulo.
Decoding Tax Treaties: Philippines Clarifies Most Favored Nation Clause in Royalty Taxation
The Supreme Court explains when the most favored nation clause in tax treaties applies to royalty withholding tax rates.