Political Law, 2022 Bar — Question 6

QUESTION

President Hidalgo, who wanted the Philippines to be part of the International Criminal Court once again, signed the Philippines’ ratification of the Rome Statute. A copy of the treaty, along with the ratification, was sent to the Senate for its concurrence. Senator Dalisay filed a proposed “Resolution” for the Senate to concur with the Philippines’ ratification. The proposed “Resolution” was read three times on three separate days. Three days before the third reading, printed copies of the proposed “Resolution” in its final form were distributed to all the Senators. The Senators then unanimously approved the “Resolution”, and the Senate expressed its concurrence with the treaty’s ratification. A civil society group filed a petition before the Supreme Court questioning the validity of the Senate’s concurrence on the ground that the “Resolution” was void because only a “bill” becomes a law. Rule on the petition. Explain briefly. (5 points)

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