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Tanada vs angara GR 118295

Tanada vs angara
GR 118295
Facts: the instant case is a petition for certiorari,prohibition and
mandamus filed bby petitioner to contest the constitutionality of
joinuing the WTO which was concurred upon by majority of the
Senate. Petioner contends that it is in conflict with the provisions
of our constitution, specifically Art,11 sec 19, and art 12, sec 10.
Issue: whether or not such affiliation is prohibited by our
constitution
Held: art 2 of the constitution, the principles stated herein are not
self-executingg. They are used by the judiciary as aids or as
guidelines in the exercise of its power of judicial review, and by
the legislature in its enactments of laws. They are not sources for
causes of action.
Furthermore, the treaty is in harmony with the generally accepted
principles of international law as part of the law of the land and
the adherence of the amity with all nations. The deliberation and
voting of the senate, voluntarily and overwhelmingly gave its
consent to the WTO agreement, thereby making it a part of the
law of the land.
The petition is dismissed for lack of merit.

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