Harry Roque in New York for election of International Law Commission

By Prince Golez

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is currently in New York, United States for the selection of members for the International Law Commission (ILC).

Roque, who made the confirmation during his televised briefing on Monday, is among the nominated members from the Asia-Pacific region that include Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, Cyprus, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, and Lebanon.

“Narito po tayo ngayon sa New York dahil po magpipili po ng 34 na mga miyembro ng International Law Commission ang mga miyembro ng United Nations,” according to him.

“Hindi po ito hukuman. Hindi po ito trabaho. Ito po’y 34 na eksperto sa larangan ng international law. Ano pong mandato nitong International Law Commission? Ito po’y tinatawag na codification of customary international law at progressive development ng international law,” he explained.

Roque reiterated that occupying a seat in the ILC would not be a full-time job.

“Hindi po ito full time job itong International Law Commission. Wala po itong sweldo. Meron lang pong pagpupulong na gagawin, kung hindi ako nagkakamali, ilang linggo kada taon. Bagamat ako’y nominado ng Pilipinas, ‘yung paghalal sa akin indibidwal na kapasidad bilang eksperto sa international law,” he added.

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