SEPTEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Cybersecurity

Businesses warned: Cybercrime attacks have evolved Fortinet’s Director of Marketing warned businesses at the annual Fortinet 361° Security press conference at the Grand Hyatt in BGC, Taguig last Wednesday to take urgent precautionary measures to protect their system because cybercrime attacks have already evolved. Philippines most worried about data security — Unisys index DATA BREACHES continue to be a major concern for Filipino consumers this year, a recent report on Philippine businesses and government agencies by Unisys Corp. found. Dito Telecom says it has cybersecurity plan amid concerns over its Armed Forces deal The country’s third telco player Dito Telecommunity…

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SEPTEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Biotechnology / Technology

Insurtech innovations of Philippine insurers Insurtech (insurance technology) innovation is happening almost imperceptibly in the Philippines, and in numerous steps by different companies. Here below are some of these insurtech innovations. Schneider Electric launches first ‘HyperPod’ in PH Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, on Tuesday launched its first containment solution in the Philippines that helps businesses become smarter consumers of energy.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | Labor Law / OFWs

Qatar gov’t opens visa center in Philippines Processing of Qatar visa applications will be free for overseas Filipino workers. The Qatar Visa Center will also serve as a place for Filipinos to review and sign employment contracts. BIR shuts down POGO service provider THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has shut down a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) service provider after failing to register with the tax agency. Recruiters cited for deploying minors THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DoLE) on Wednesday said it had revoked the licenses of two recruitment agencies for deploying two minors overseas. LGH International Services…

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SEPTEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Environmental Law

Losing our ‘local Amazon’ forest As news of the Amazon forest fires reaches more and more people, Tropical Depression “Nimfa” leaves the Philippines. It is the 14th cyclone to hit the country this year as listed by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration and was weakened by Luzon’s natural protective barrier: the Sierra Madre. Ex-climate envoy questions PH action on climate change amid global support for strike Hundreds of thousands of New York’s youth filled the streets of Manhattan on Friday afternoon, joining millions of people in global protests against climate change inaction. Summit convened by UN Secretary-General…

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SEPTEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Economic Law

APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Ministers Issue Joint Statement Ministers in charge of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the APEC region issued a statement following their meeting in Concepcion, Chile, on 5-6 September 2019. APEC Steps Up Promotion of Cross-Border Privacy Rules APEC economies, data privacy regulators, and other stakeholders are exploring ways to bolster the Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system. Endorsed by APEC leaders in 2011, the CBPR system establishes enforceable, binding commitments to safeguard consumers’ personal information and foster growth of the digital economy.

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SEPTEMBER 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Criminal Law

PH reiterates adherence to rules of war DND As the nation observes International Human Law (IHL) Day, the Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday stressed that the Philippines is reaffirming its commitment in adhering to the international accepted norms or rules of conduct of war.

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