JANUARY 2020 | International Law Alerts | International Criminal Law

BI says traffickers use minors to bring victims out of PH The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday reported another modus operandi of human trafficking syndicates involving female victims where they pose as nannies of minor children in order to evade immigration scrutiny ASEAN’s child sex trade thriving International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) revealed that nine people had been arrested in Thailand, Australia and the United States (US) after investigators took down an online paedophilia ring.

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JANUARY 2020 | International Law Alerts | European Union

Philippines raises 1.2 billion euros from bond sale The Philippines on Wednesday raised 1.2 billion euros from its first overseas bond sale for the year, officials said, as the government sought to fund an ongoing infrastructure overhaul and social welfare programs.

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JANUARY 2020 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

Vietnam ready for ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020: ambassador The Vietnamese Permanent Mission to ASEAN has completed all preparations for the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020, a diplomat has said. ASEAN quickly turning to renewable energy hub Technological innovations and favourable government policies are among the four trends expected to drive Southeast Asia’s transition to renewable energy in the coming years. Many not sold on Beijing’s new stance on Belt and Road Initiative: Survey Most in Asean study don’t think their nation will benefit as distrust grows Malaysia seeks ASEAN role to resolve crisis “The civil war in the Rakhine state needs…

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DECEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Terrorism

AFP gains upper hand in war vs. NPA in Caraga in 2019 The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), particularly the Philippine Army, has gained upper hand in its campaign against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Caraga Region in 2019.

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DECEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Nuclear

Gov’t concludes talks with IAEA on integrated plan for nuclear power infrastructure in PH The Philippines has recently concluded its week-long discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to develop an integrated work plan for nuclear power infrastructure in the Philippines.

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DECEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Trade and Investment

Philippines, Japan to finalize two infrastructure loan agreementsManila and Tokyo are expected to finalize soon two loan agreements for the implementation of infrastructure projects in Metro Manila and Davao City, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.   Manila, Abu Dhabi eye investment protection deal The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working on an agreement that will safeguard the investments of both economies, which the country’s trade chief expects will result in an influx of Emirati capital.

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