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NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | United Nations

WB to fund $500-M agri-related PHL projects THE World Bank has committed to finance at least $500 million worth of agriculture-related projects in the country, including the crucial updating of database on farmers and fisherfolk, to improve the farm sector’s productivity, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. PH, World Bank seal $300-M loan for 4Ps THE Philippines and the World Bank have signed an agreement for a $300-million loan that would be used as additional funds for the government’s conditional cash transfer program. UN commemorates International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People The United Nations has underlined its unwavering…

NOVEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

Code in disputed seas should protect interest of PHL, other claimants —US WASHINGTON – The proposed code of conduct being crafted by Southeast Asian nations and China must ensure that the rights of the Philippines and other claimants to the disputed waters are protected, a State Department official said. “You go alone, you’ll be bullied”: The need for solidarity is the key takeaway from the 35th ASEAN Summit Set against the backdrop of the US-China trade war and increasing tensions in the South China Sea, the 35th ASEAN Summit saw regional leaders push for increased unity to meet regional challenges.…

OCTOBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Territory

Sabah police will not negotiate ransom demands made by Abu Sayyaf-linked kidnappers The Malaysian police are working with their Philippine counterparts to secure the release of three Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf-linked gunmen off Lahad Datu on Sept 23.

OCTOBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Intellectual Property

WIPO ties up with PH for intellectual property support The Philippines and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the use of intellectual property in the country to support its national development agenda. PHL rises 3 notches in 2019 intellectual property rights list THE Philippines improved its ranking by three notches in the 2019 edition of an index that evaluates the initiatives undertaken by countries in protecting intellectual-property (IP) rights.

OCTOBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Nuclear

From Russia with nuke plant plans The Philippines has signed up with Russia’s state nuclear company to look into the feasibility of buying into its newly launched “floating nuclear power plant” technology. Gatchalian says gov’t should start looking into feasibility of utilizing nuclear energy in PH Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said the government should start looking into the feasibility of constructing a nuclear power plant in the Philippines now that President Rodrigo Duterte has signed such a deal with Russia.

OCTOBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Foreign Policy / Bilateral Relations

PHL to pursue independent foreign policy if it gets tougher on Russia Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday said the Philippines will continue to implement its independent foreign policy approach should it get tougher when dealing with Russia.. ‘Russia trip affirms Philippines’ independent foreign policy’ President Duterte yesterday arrived from his five-day official visit to Russia, a trip that he said affirmed the Philippines’ independent foreign policy.

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