Keeping it under the basket: An analysis of the application of executive privilege to trade policy

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management

Subject Categories

Commercial Law

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Commercial Law

Thesis Adviser

Emmanuel O. Sales

Defense Panel Member

James Keith C. Heffron
Christopher E. Cruz

Abstract/Summary

Diplomatic negotiations concerning trade policy are known to be confidential in nature. At present, the Philippines is exerting extensive efforts in free trade to attain economic development. The confidential nature of these diplomatic negotiations is hindering the private sector from properly performing its role in national economy.

This study advocates the right of the private sector to be informed with regard to trade negotiations. This is important because without sufficient information, the private sector is bound to be deprived of its Constitutional right to participate in economic development. The researchers aim to expose the inefficiency of the current legal framework used in dealing examined AKBAYAN vs. Aquino to determine its suitability with the diplomatic secrets privilege.

The emergence of regional trade agreements compels the Philippines to be more dependent on free trade en route to its goal of economic development. With the prevalence of issues surrounding trade policy development, the Philippines will be hindered from realizing this goal.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU19556

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

93, [85] leaves

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