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August 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

PH turns over Asean-China coordinatorship to Myanmar The Philippines has officially turned over its role as country coordinator for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-China Dialogue to Myanmar, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday. US supports Asean's principles on South China Sea The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member countries and the United States on Wednesday affirmed their determination to work closely together to contribute to maintaining peace, security and stability in the region, including maritime security and safety in the South China Sea (East Sea). Asean to SCS parties: Avoid actions that may escalate disputes…

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

Lorenzana says West PH Sea situation stable The situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is stable right now as Filipino vessels are able to conduct their patrol without getting in conflict with vessels of other claimant nations. Resumption of oil exploration in WPS, gain from Hague ruling Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi said one of the gains of the country from The Hague ruling in 2016 was that the country pursued oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea. PCG drives away Chinese Navy ship from Marie Louise Bank in WPS Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol…

July 2021 | International Law Alerts | United Nations

Google donates P15-M to PH’s UNICEF for Covid-19 response Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, on Thursday said it will allocate USD300,000 (PHP15 million) to United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the Philippines to fund its efforts to alleviate the pandemic woes. 'Critical milestone': PH, UN ink joint program on human rights The Philippine government and the United Nations on Thursday formally launched the UN Joint Program (UNJP) on Human Rights. UN Climate Fund body taps DBP for climate mitigation financing State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has secured the accreditation of a United Nations-backed institution that provides financing…

July 2021 | International Law Alerts | Trade and Investment

Agri-business tops trade amid pandemic: Cebu biz leaders Agriculture-based businesses topped other enterprises seen to have continuously led micro, small and medium (SMEs) ventures toward success in the new normal, Cebu trade leaders said on Thursday. Pork import hikes to slash prices for consumers The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reported a spike in pork imports to 76 million kilograms (kg) from April to early June, following the issuance by President Rodrigo Duterte of a series of executive orders (EOs) cutting tariffs on incoming swine meat shipments and increasing the allowable import volumes for a temporary period to help stabilize…

July 2021 | International Law Alerts | Terrorism

Gulf Cooperation Council backs initiatives for Mindanao dev’t The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its support for the Philippine government’s efforts to pursue just and lasting peace and development in Mindanao, stressing the Council is ready to work with stakeholders to foster pathways of cooperation and partnership to benefit the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). 42 guns seized from NPA supporters in Sarangani Government troops seized 42 illegal firearms from suspected supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) in focused military operations in Maitum town, Sarangani province on Thursday. CPP-NPA lone goal is to grab power: ex-NPA cadre…

July 2021 | International Law Alerts | Overseas Filipino Workers/ International Labor Law

DOLE set to lift suspension of OFW deployment to Israel The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to lift the temporary suspension of deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Israel anytime soon. Returning OFWs reminded to have kin's vax docs validated by POLO The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Thursday reminded returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the 57 “green list” countries that vaccination documents of their relatives who will travel with them back to the Philippines should also be validated by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in their host country. POEA imposes total OFW…

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