The government should consider filing a petition asking the Supreme Court to recognize the 2016 Hague ruling so that no president would be able to amend the historic victory of the Philippines against China in the future.
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the suggestion on Thursday, August 3, in light of the Senate’s adoption of Senate Resolution No. 79 which urges the government to take appropriate actions against China for its incursions in the West Philippine Sea.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/3/gov-t-urged-to-seek-supreme-court-s-recognition-of-foreign-judgment-on-2016-hague-ruling
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero made the suggestion on Thursday, August 3, in light of the Senate’s adoption of Senate Resolution No. 79 which urges the government to take appropriate actions against China for its incursions in the West Philippine Sea.
READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2023/8/3/gov-t-urged-to-seek-supreme-court-s-recognition-of-foreign-judgment-on-2016-hague-ruling
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01:00 for recognition of foreign judgment,
01:02 what I'm referring to here is arbitral ruling.
01:05 Why is that important?
01:07 Because later on, we might have a president
01:10 that suddenly changes his mind, will not obey,
01:11 or will do something else, and that's arbitral ruling.
01:14 If the Supreme Court recognizes arbitral ruling
01:18 in our country,
01:19 that will become a part of the Philippine law,
01:23 also known as the "coordinated law,"
01:25 all final decisions of the court,
01:27 especially of the Supreme Court,
01:29 shall become part of the law of the land.
01:32 And this cannot be disputed,
01:34 like a law passed by the Congress,
01:36 by anyone, no matter how high their position is,
01:39 whether they are in the government or not.
01:42 But sir, that's not included in the options
01:44 that are included in the resolution.
01:46 I mentioned that yesterday to Senator Riza and Senator...
01:50 One day, to Senator Riza and Senator Coco,
01:52 he said that all options are open,
01:55 and that the list is not mutually exclusive.
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