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JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | Biotechnology / Technology

Internet speed in PH doubles from Q3 2016 to Q1 2019 Fixed broadband internet speed in the Philippines doubled from the third quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2019, a global internet speed tracker showed Philippine Inventor Converts Plastic to Clean Fuel One of the countries that are under a lot of stress because of crisis following the rising fuel costs and the chronic problem in unmanaged plastic waste is the Philippines. While solutions are being cooked up on a global scale, there are also many individual efforts being taken by many of its citizens. DoST to build…

JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | Labor Law / OFWs

PH ratifies int’l framework on work safety and health The Philippines has submitted to the International Labor Organization (ILO) a document signifying its ratification of Convention No. 187, a framework designed to promote a “preventive safety and health culture” at the national level. PH takes strong position vs. workplace harassment, violence The Philippines is among the countries that strongly batted for enhanced protection of workers from any threats at workplaces as it worked hard for the adoption of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention against Violence and Harassment.Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the adoption of the new ILO convention…

JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Environmental Law

Foreign Affairs chief says PH won’t send delegation to climate change talks Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Wednesday said he would reject “all official participation” in climate change conferences that would require air travel. G7 Environment Ministers Commit to Fight Biodiversity Loss, Tackle Climate Change, Inequalities The Group of 7 (G7) Environment Ministers agreed on a Communiqué and the Metz Charter on Biodiversity at the G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting. The Communiqué addresses inequalities and inclusivity in transitioning towards a green future, the role of science and research in the context of sustainable development, international mobilization and leadership for…

JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Economic Law

Rapid Growth of Transport Sector Fuels Energy Demand in APEC The 21 economies that comprise the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are expected to see a 21 per cent rise in energy demand over the next 30 years, partly due to population and economic growth in Southeast Asia, says a new APEC report. Philippines economy: The Goldilocks Scenario However, that risks to the international economy remain and that the policy-makers are ready to respond with flexible responses to make the economy resilient

JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | International Criminal Law

Treat ICC case vs China with ‘greater urgency’ – ex-DFA chief Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Wednesday called for “greater urgency‘ in treating the complaint filed before the International Criminal Court (ICC) against President Xi Jinping of China, three days after a Filipino fishing boat sank after colliding a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea.

JUNE 2019 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

ASEAN leaders discuss labor productivity, proper conduct, environmentalism, and security. Philippines calls for ‘upgrade of worker skills’ in ASEAN Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asks other Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders for support in enhancing human development in the workforce. Philippines pushes digitalization in Asean meet President Duterte will push for cooperation among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states in a seamless transition into the fourth industrial revolution (IR) during 34th ASEAN Summit here this weekend. ASEAN leaders proclaim ‘ASEAN Cultural Year 2019’ The cultural heritage and diversity of the Southeast Asian nations will be further promoted and…

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