Political Law, 2016 Bar — Question X

QUESTION

The Philippines entered into an international agreement with members of the international community creating the International Economic Organization (IEO) which will serve as a forum to address economic issues between States, create standards, encourage greater volume of trade between its members, and settle economic disputes. After the Philippine President signed the agreement, the Philippine Senate demanded that the international agreement be submitted to it for its ratification. The President refused, arguing that it is an executive agreement that merely created an international organization and it dwells mainly on addressing economic issues among States. Is the international agreement creating the IEO a treaty or an executive agreement? Explain. (5%)

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