Lampung Journal of International Law (LaJIL)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)

Integrating State Sovereignty and International Obligations: A Comparison of Indonesian and Philippine International Law into Domestic Constitutional Systems

Adnyani, Ni Ketut Sari (Unknown)
Suryana, Kadek Dedy (Unknown)
Wiratini, Ni Made (Unknown)
Dantes, Komang Putri Komang Febrinayanti (Unknown)
Tee-Anastacio, Princess Alyssa D. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Mar 2026

Abstract

Indonesia and the Philippines integrate international law into their constitutional systems to uphold global commitments, protect human rights, and strengthen the rule of law. This study examines how both countries regulate state sovereignty and position international obligations within the national legal order by addressing two questions: how sovereignty is constructed in the Indonesian and Philippine constitutions and how each state views the relationship between sovereignty and international obligations; and how international law, including treaties and customary rules, is integrated into their domestic legal systems. Using a normative-comparative approach, the study analyzes similarities and differences in the acceptance, ratification, and implementation of international norms at the national level. The findings indicate that although both countries uphold state sovereignty, they differ in how international law is adopted and given binding force. These differences demonstrate how constitutional structures and political-legal orientations influence the implementation of international obligations and shape the relationship between national and international law.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

lajil

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The Lampung Journal of International Law or abbreviated as LaJIL, is an international journal published by the Faculty of Law, University of Lampung. The scope of this Journal is the development of international law sciences. LaJIL is a means of publication from results of the research, and a means ...