Requested from DFA by J. Gamboa at 11:59 AM on
Feb 03, 2021.
Purpose: Academic Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/1900 - 02/03/2021
Tracking no: #DFA-653988732757
Gamboa 11:59 AM, Feb 03, 2021
Good day! I am a student at the University of the Philippines College of Law. I am currently conducting a research on immunities from legal processes granted to International Organizations recognized by the Philippines pursuant to an international convention, treaties, and any legal instrument whatsoever.
I would like to request for a list of International Organizations that the DFA recognize as enjoying immunity from legal processes of Philippine domestic courts, and the legal basis of each immunity, if possible. This would really be helpful in my research.
Thank you very much!
Officer 01:04 PM, Feb 06, 2021
February 6, 2021
Dear Jayvy,
Thank you for your request dated Feb 03, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for List of International Organizations with Immunity from Legal Processes.
We received your request on Feb 03, 2021 and will respond on or before Feb 24, 2021 11:59:54 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://zcwdv320190208-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERGQS02NTM5ODg3MzI3NTcM, for request with ticket number #DFA-653988732757.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 09:46 AM, Feb 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
Dear Jayvy Gamboa,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Feb 03, 2021 11:59:54 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for List of International Organizations with Immunity from Legal Processes.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. We enclose a copy of the information you requested.
Dear Mr. Gamboa,
This is with reference to your FOI request dated 03 February 2021. The privileges and immunities granted to the agencies of the United Nations (UN) and their staff are generally covered by the 1946 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, the 1947 Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies of the UN, and other relevant agreements with the Philippine Government. Other International Organizations and similar agencies may only enjoy privileges and immunities that are specified in their respective headquarters/host country agreements, other bilateral accords with the Philippine Government, and, in some cases, Philippine domestic laws crafted in support of the accession to these international agreements. Notwithstanding the entitlement of privileged parties to immunities under relevant conventions and agreements, it is the duty of all persons to respect the laws and regulations of the Philippines.
As of 05 February 2021, the following international organizations are duly accredited
to the Philippine Government:
1. ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
2. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
3. International Potato Center (CIP)
4. Colombo Plan Staff College
5. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
6. Global Climate Fund (GCF)
7. Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
8. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
9. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
10.International Finance Corporation (IFC)
11.International Labour Organization (ILO)
12.International Monetary Fund (IMF)
13.International Organization for Migration (IOM)
14.International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
15.Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia
(PEMSEA)
16.Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquacutlure Department
(SEAFDEC)
17.Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMO INNOTECH)
18.Southeast Asian Regional Cener for Graduate Study Research in Agriculture
(SEARCA)
19.United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS)
20.United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
21.United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS)
22.United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
23.United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
24.United Nations Information Center (UNIC)
25.United Nations ChildUeQ¶V FXQd (UNICEF)
26.United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
27.United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
28.United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
29.United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
30.The World Bank
31.World Food Programme (WFP)
32.World Scout Bureau (WOSM)
For further details, you may wish to conduct research on the respective headquarters
or host country agreement of these IOs.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to opcd.div2@dfa.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
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