SC: Int'l organizations immunity only covers acts done in official capacity

SC: Int'l organizations immunity only covers acts done in official capacity

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the immunity granted to officials and staff of international organizations applies only to acts done in their official capacity. This was the SC’s ruling in the case involving the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In a decision penned by Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, dated April 16, the High Court affirmed the dismissal of the complaint for damages filed by a certain Matthew Westfall a…

SC: Immunity for ADB officers limited to official acts

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the immunity granted to officials and personnel of international organizations, such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is only applicable to acts done in their official capacities.