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Allan F. Paguia Vs. Office of the President, et al.

ALAN F. PAGUIA, Petitioner, versus OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, and HON. HILARIO DAVIDE, JR., in his capacity as Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations, Respondents.

G.R. No. 176278 | 2010-06-25

R E S O L U T I O N


CARPIO, J.:

At issue is the power of Congress to limit the President's prerogative to nominate ambassadors by legislating age qualifications despite the constitutional rule limiting Congress' role in the appointment of ambassadors to the Commission on Appointments' confirmation of nominees.[1] However, for lack of a case or controversy grounded on petitioner's lack of capacity to sue and mootness,[2] we dismiss the petition without reaching the merits, deferring for another day the resolution of the question raised, novel and fundamental it may be.

Petitioner Alan F. Paguia (petitioner), as citizen and taxpayer,...