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NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | West Philippine Sea and Arbitration

‘Joint oil exploration in WPS to tie PHL’s hands’ AN expert at a leading American think tank said the Philippines’s assertion of sovereignty will be impaired if it actively participates in a joint exploration for oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). South China Sea likely to be high on Asean agenda when Vietnam takes the chair Territorial disputes over the resource-rich South China Sea are expected to feature prominently in engagements between China and Asean next year as Vietnam prepares to take over as chairman of the regional body. ASEAN members optimistic about 2021 target…

NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Labor Law / OFWs

BIR scored for lower tax take from Pogos THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported to the House Committee on Ways and Means that it has managed to collect P1.79 billion from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) in January to September. However, House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Joey Sarte Salceda said the amount is “a far cry” from the agency’s target of collecting P2 billion a month in withholding taxes from Pogo workers. OFWs in HK opt to stay despite violent demonstrations Philippine Consul General Raly Tejada said on Wednesday that Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong have no…

NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Humanitarian Law

Rules for the ages? London debate sets out challenges facing IHL For 70 years international humanitarian law (IHL) has sought to limit the consequences of war and protect people in conflict zones. But in an age of changing warfare, is IHL still fit for purpose? ICRC Report on ‘IHL and the Challenges of Contemporary Armed Conflicts’ Recommitting to Protection in Armed Conflict on the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Environmental Law

US, Philippine troops conduct second installation of artificial habitat reefs US and Philippine military personnel, local government representatives, non-governmental organizations, and local residents partnered together for a second time to install artificial habitat reefs in Maragondon, Cavite, on October 8, 2019. Southeast Asian countries need tougher plastic policies to curb pollution -UN Southeast Asian countries, among the world’s worst ocean polluters, need tougher regulations for plastic packaging to curb leakage, a United Nations report said on Wednesday. EU supports ASEAN in sustainable use of peatland, haze mitigation The European Union (EU) has launched the civil society component of a 24…

NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Economic Law

Bankers, financial service professionals from ASEAN gather in Cambodia to discuss cooperation Bankers and financial service professionals from across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered here on Monday at a regional conference to discuss cooperation in the banking and financial sector. Banks urged to focus on digital innovation Bankers in Southeast Asia have been urged to focus on digital innovation to improve their operations.

NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Criminal Law

11 Pinoy seamen abducted by pirates in Togo, W. Africa The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday disclosed that two more Filipino sailors were abducted by pirates in West Africa. The DFA said the latest incident brings to 11 the total number of Filipinos being held in West Africa. 2 Chinese nabbed for smuggling dried seahorses Government agents arrested in Mactan Cebu International Airport two Chinese nationals who tried to smuggle 15 kilos of dried seahorses out of the country. BI agents arrest Italian pedophile Immigration agents arrested an Italian pedophile who was accused of preying on Filipino minors in the…

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