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The document discusses the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States. Petitioners argue that EDCA violates the constitution by not being formed as a treaty that was concurred by the Senate. The court discusses that (1) while the President has authority over foreign relations and defense, the constitution explicitly requires foreign military agreements to be treaties approved by the Senate; (2) however, an executive agreement could im

Author

Claudine Sumalinog

Language

EN