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September 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

France, UK seek Asean support to protect 30% of lands, oceans France and the United Kingdom are seeking the support of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to protect at least 30 percent of the world's terrestrial and marine habitat by 2030 amid the unprecedented rate of biodiversity loss facing the planet. Commitment to Asean 'steadfast as ever' after UK, US pact: envoy The Indo-Pacific security pact between the United States, United Kingdom and Australia (AUKUS) does not change Canberra’s commitment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Australia’s envoy to the regional bloc said on Monday. Asean…

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

Esperon belies harassment reports on PH fisherfolk in WPS National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. on Friday belied reports of alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. DA promotes sustainable livelihood for WPS fishers In one of its many efforts on sustainability, the Department of Agriculture (DA) puts premium on ensuring good management of coastal and fisheries resources PH didn’t surrender "a single inch of territory" in WPS: Locsin Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines has not surrendered a single inch of territory amid the country's longstanding dispute with China in…

August 2021 | International Law Alerts | United Nations

UK, UNDP push for women's involvement in Bangsamoro The United Kingdom (UK) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are working together to support the peacebuilding, community resilience, and conflict mediation capacities of women in the Bangsamoro region. 2 Myanmar men arrested in US for plotting to kill UN envoy Two Myanmar citizens have been arrested in New York state for plotting with an arms dealer in Thailand – who sells weapons to the Burmese military – to kill or injure Myanmar's ambassador to the United Nations, US authorities said on Friday, August 6. UN sounds clarion call over 'irreversible'…

August 2021 | International Law Alerts | Trade and Investment

Philippines to participate in the 6th Belt and Road Summit Following the success of the Belt and Road Summit 2020, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), together with Philippine Consulate General Hong Kong (PCGHK) and the Board of Investments (BOI), will once again join the 6th Belt and Road Summit (BRS) in Hong Kong from 1-2 September 2021 to deepen collaboration between the Philippines and countries along the Belt and Road. Philippines makes compelling case to attract Singapore investors and partners The Singapore Business Federation, supported by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, urged Singaporean investors to explore…

August 2021 | International Law Alerts | Terrorism

US State Department announces 5 additions to global terrorist list The State Department on Friday, August 6, announced the addition of five alleged Islamist militants to its Specially Designated Global Terrorist list, requiring the blocking of any ownership or interests in US properties they hold. Taliban declares 'war is over' as president and diplomats flee Kabul The Taliban declared the war in Afghanistan was over after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul as US-led forces departed and Western nations scrambled on Monday to evacuate their citizens. America's longest war: 20 years of missteps in Afghanistan America's longest…

August 2021 | International Law Alerts | Overseas Filipino Workers/ International Labor Laws

Over 37K pandemic-hit OFWs get help from OWWA-12 The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has already assisted over 37,000 returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from parts of Region 12 (Soccsksargen) who were affected by the continuing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic Taliban allows OFW to fetch fellow Filipinos for evacuation Overseas Filipino worker Elmer Presa was able to exit the crisis-hit Afghanistan together with his fellow nationals after getting permission from the Taliban. Repatriated OFWs reminded of deadline to transfer voter records The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday reminded the repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they have until…

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