April 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

  Manulife PH receives Asean Corporate Governance Golden Arrow Award For the fourth consecutive year, leading global life insurer Manulife is one of the recipients of the Asean Corporate Governance (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards by The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), a non-profit organization dedicated to the professionalization of corporate directorship. 33rd Meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) convened its 33rd Meeting on 6-8 April 2021 via videoconference. The Meeting was chaired by H.E Hajah Nor Hashimah Haji Mohammed Taib, Representative of Brunei Darussalam to AICHR, and was attended…

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March 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

  ASEAN, Republic of Korea promote closer cooperation on labour and employment Labour officials and stakeholders from ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) gathered virtually for the ROK-ASEAN Policy Sharing Workshop in the Employment and Labour Sector. The workshop discussed policy responses and international cooperation strategies to promote employment and livelihoods of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic International attention on Myanmar protests tops March 2021 “ASEAN Today” The ongoing protests over the military takeover in Myanmar top the March 2021 edition of “ASEAN Today.” ASEAN, India to advance partnership ASEAN and India reaffirmed their commitment to advance…

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February 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

    ASEAN-China FTA Amendments to Ease Market Access The amendments to the ASEAN-China FTA came into force in August 2019, simplifying the rules for trade of goods, services, and investments in the ASEAN-China economic zone that is home to over 1.8 billion people. Globe feted at recent ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Globe dominated the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) in a virtual awarding ceremony held on January 29. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) recognized Globe and other Philippine companies which excelled in the 2019 ACGS assessment. Joint Media Statement of the…

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JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

ASEAN launches first consumer empowerment index JAKARTA, 11 January 2021 – The ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection (ACCP) launched the Report of ASEAN Consumer Empowerment Index 2020 Pilot Project (ACEI 2020), as envisioned under the ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for Consumer Protection 2016-2025. Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2021 JAKARTA, 15 January 2021 – The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Underwriters Laboratories, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the discovery and application of scientific knowledge, launched the Underwriters Laboratories-ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2021 call…

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IILS Publications

The IILS publishes books and pamphlets on different issues in international law.  Our Recent publications include the following:   Perspectives on Terrorism in the Philippine Context This book is the culmination of a project by the Institute of International Legal Studies (IILS) that delves into the various, multifaceted aspects of terrorism in the Philippines and how we as a country have tried to address it.  The project participants come from various fields that intersect with national security and this published work is intended to reflect their perspectives. The articles included in this collection discuss key issues, controversies, and existing measures…

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Asian Comparative Law project

Asian Comparative Law project This project will be a publication of papers providing a comparison of laws in certain Asian countries with the laws in the Philippines. Each chapter will be focusing on a specific branch of law in their respective country. There will be two phases: (1) papers focused on Asian laws, and (2) collaboration and comparison with Philippine law. A conference will be the culminating activity where the publication will be launched.

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