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(a) The United Nations General Assembly adopts Declaration D on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Philippines, as a UN member, implements domestic programs aligned with D. A private citizen sues, arguing that Declaration D is not legally binding in Philippine law and cannot alter rights or impose duties absent implementing legislation. Explain whether UN General Assembly declarations are binding sources of Philippine law and why.
(b) The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution S under Chapter VII, imposing asset freezes on individuals identified as cybercrime financiers, and directs states to enforce the measure within their jurisdictions. The President issues Administrative Order AO-11 implementing S in the Philippines, without any implementing statute from Congress. A listed individual challenges AO-11 as invalid. Discuss the binding force of Security Council resolutions in Philippine law and analyze the validity of AO-11 under the self-executing vs non-self-executing framework and the need (if any) for enabling legislation to give effect domestically.