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May 2021 | International Law Alerts | United Nations

Global economic growth to mask widening inequality in 2021, UN says The world economy will fare better this year than previous projections indicated, but a slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in many developing countries will hamper their economic recoveries, the United Nations said on Tuesday, May 11. DFA welcomes UN support for Asean’s ‘positive’ role in Myanmar The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday welcomed the United Nations (UN) Security Council’s (UNSC) strong support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) “positive and constructive role” in helping to peacefully solve issues in Myanmar UN against any actions impeding…

May 2021 | International Law Alerts | Trade and Investment

Filipino fruits arrive in Hong Kong SAR The small Filipino business exporter, Genco Fields Fruits and Vegetables, was assisted by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Hong Kong SAR with the help of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong SAR and the Office of the Agriculture Counsellor of the Philippines in Beijing. Negosyo Center Sampaloc Tanay holds basic photo editing and photography for MSMEs Micro, small, and medium enterprises participated in the first-ever virtual seminar on Basic Photo Editing and Photography last 30 April 2021 via Facebook Live and Zoom. This webinar was in partnership with the…

May 2021 | International Law Alerts | Terrorism

Over 100 BIFF members occupy Maguindanao town market Over a hundred members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) linked to the Islamic State occupied the Datu Paglas town market in Maguindanao for several hours on Saturday morning, May 8, forcing families to flee their homes. PH anti-terror council designates Joma Sison, 18 others as terrorists The anti-terror council (ATC) has designated as terrorists 19 people it alleges to be central committee members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), authorizing the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to start freezing their assets under a law whose constitutionality is being challenged…

May 2021 | International Law Alerts | Overseas Filipino Worker/ International Labor Law

BI sacks immigration officers linked to trafficking OFWS to Syria Immigration officers linked to trafficking overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Syria – among them one of the alleged masterminds of the “pastillas” bribery scheme in the Bureau of Immigration (BI) – have been relieved from their posts. This was disclosed by Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente to the Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality as it resumed its hearing on human trafficking practices within the BI on Tuesday, May 4. Duterte, Saudi Arabia crown prince discuss protection for OFWs Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Saudi Arabia Crown…

May 2021 | International Law Alerts | Nuclear

Russian Iran nuclear negotiators hope for result in three weeks Parties to the Iran nuclear agreement on Saturday adjourned the third round of negotiations in Vienna aimed at bringing the United States back into the accord, with the Russian side expressing "cautious and growing optimism" and saying they hoped to achieve concrete results within three weeks. ITER's mission to fuel the future of humanity From a childhood fascination with "what small means" to simulating the power of the sun to bring affordable energy to all of mankind. This is the journey described by Sergio Orlandi, head of the Central…

May 2021 | International Law Alerts | National Defense

PN prefers US Cyclone patrol boats over Hamilton-class cutter The Philippine Navy (PN) would rather acquire the newly-decommissioned Cyclone-class patrol vessels than obtain another Hamilton-class cutter from the United States, its chief said Monday AFP lauds ASoG for support on military education The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday formally recognized the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) for its continuous support to improve military training and education. Desalination plant installed in PH’s northernmost outpost Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the inauguration of a desalination plant system in the country’s northernmost outpost, Mavulis Island in Batanes province yesterday,…

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