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February 2021 | International Law Alerts | Cryptocurrency / E-Commerce

DTI roadmap aims to double e-commerce contribution to economy The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) seeks to double the contribution of e-commerce to the economy to P1.2 trillion by 2022, from nearly P600 billion in 2020. Digital payments for online shopping overtake cash PayMaya founder and CEO Orlando Vea said e-wallets, cards and bank transfers reached more than 50 percent of all online buying in the country. He was citing data from internal and external sources such as a report from Google, Temasek, Bain & Co. and Euromonitor. Police seize $60 million of bitcoin! Now, where’s the password?…

February 2021 | International Law Alerts | Biotechnology / Technology

Filipinos remain most active internet, social media users globally For the 6th straight year, the Philippines remains as the top country worldwide whose citizens spend the most time on the internet and social media, according to research firms Hootsuite and We Are Social. SpaceX aims to launch ‘all-civilian’ trip into orbit SpaceX announced Monday it’s aiming to launch this year the first all-civilian mission into Earth’s orbit, led by a tech billionaire who plans to raffle off one of the spots aboard the craft Globe eLibrary introduces children to data privacy and security With children spending more time online…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | West Philippine Sea / International Arbitration Law

Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook 2020-2021 – Philippines An International Arbitration Yearbook focused on the Philippines covering years 2020-2021 US carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions The US military says the carrier strike group was in the South China Sea to conduct routine operations 'to ensure freedom of the seas, build partnerships that foster maritime security' DR Annual Update 2021: The Future of Disputes The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has largely influenced and brought about significant changes to the way we solve disputes. We have already seen judicial systems twist and turn to adapt to the new…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | United Nations

World Braille Day highlights importance of accessible information The United Nations is commemorating World Braille Day on Monday, highlighting the importance of the universal touch-based communication system for the full realization of human rights for blind and partially sighted people. WHO chief begins 2021 with plea for ‘less politicking’ over health In a race to “save lives, livelihoods and end this pandemic”, the head of the UN heath agency said on Tuesday that it was important to remember COVID-19 was just one of a number of major disease outbreaks facing communities across the world. Hong Kong: UN human rights…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | Trade and Investment

DTI adjusts cement safeguard duty in 2021 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is adjusting safeguard duty for imported cement this 2021 for the second year of the imposition of the trade remedy DTI partners with the Cebu Provincial Government in rebuilding Cebu’s economy In response to the COVID-19 health crisis that resulted in the extensive loss of jobs and incomes, the Cebu Provincial Government, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 7 and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), launched the “SUGBO Negosyo” livelihood assistance for micro-entrepreneurs. DTI leverages business registration services…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | Terrorism

Deployment of assassins justify terror tag vs. CPP-NPA: Lorenzana The move of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) to deploy squads or "partisan units" to counter government security forces has justified the terrorist tag issued by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) against the group, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Sunday. Use of 'partisan units' proves Reds' terrorist nature: AFP The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) has only shown its terroristic nature by announcing its deployment of partisan units also known as "liquidation squads" in the urban areas to go after people against its organization.…

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