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September 2021 | International Law Alerts | Nuclear

US renews its call for dialogue with NoKor The US on Tuesday renewed its call for dialogue with North Korea and said Washington has no hostile intent toward Pyongyang, according to local media. Duterte ‘concerned’ over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal President Rodrigo Duterte has raised concern over the new trilateral security pact among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS), Malacañang said on Tuesday. Neighbors condemn 'outrageous' North Korea ballistic missiles test North Korea fired a pair of ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, September 15, South Korea's military said, ratcheting up regional tensions just days…

September 2021 | International Law Alerts | National Defense

PH Air Force 'scrambles' fighter jets vs. unknown aircraft The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Saturday announced that two of its FA-50PH fighter jets were "scrambled" to intercept an unidentified aircraft detected some 120 nautical miles northwest of Bolinao, Pangasinan on September 2. PAF jets keep constant watch over PH skies The Philippine Air Force (PAF) fleet of FA-50 jets are on guard keeping watch of the country's skies even before the Sept. 2 incident of a detected unidentified aircraft flying 120 nautical miles northwest of Bolinao, Pangasinan. AFP identifies, improves gaps in security ops, peace programs The Armed Forces…

September 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Humanitarian Law

'A fantasy' to think UN can fix Afghanistan, says UN chief United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday, September 15, said any suggestion the world body can solve Afghanistan's problems is "a fantasy" and that its capacity to mediate for a more inclusive Taliban government is limited. WHO employees took part in Congo sex abuse during Ebola crisis More than 80 aid workers including some employed by the World Health Organization (WHO) were involved in sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an independent commission said on Tuesday, September 28. AFP hails CHR,…

September 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Environmental Law

Negros Oriental Sanggunian passes ordinance defending marine protected areas The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Negros Oriental passed on third reading an ordinance declaring the province’s marine protected areas (MPA) as “reclamation-free zones.” The move could potentially block the controversial 174-hectare “Smart City” project in Dumaguete City. Indigenous leaders push new target to protect Amazon from deforestation Indigenous groups urged world leaders on Sunday, September 5, to back a new target to protect 80% of the Amazon basin by 2025, saying bold action was needed to stop deforestation pushing the Earth's largest rainforest beyond a point of no return. MWSS proceeds…

September 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Economic Law

PH bond market climbed to P1.5t as of June The local currency bond market in the Philippines grew significantly over the past decade on investors’ strong and sustained confidence on the domestic economy, the Department of Finance said over the weekend. COCOPEA installs new set of officers for 2021 Amid a vigorous campaign to secure a new law that would secure fair tax rates for private schools, the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines formally installed new officers in online ceremonies last Sept. 4. Diokno sees stronger economy after pandemic Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno…

September 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Criminal Law

CHR no role in ICC probe The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said it has no role to play in the investigation launched by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into possible crimes against humanity committed under President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-narcotics crackdown. Isko Moreno open to Philippines rejoining ICC under his watch Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said he would support the Philippines' return to the International Criminal Court (ICC) if the move would "give a good impression to the world." ICC chamber sees link between Davao killings and Duterte's nationwide drug war The International Criminal Court's pre-trial chamber sees…

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