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UP Institute of International Legal Studies holds forum on Philippine Policy on Free Trade Agreements

UP Institute of International Legal Studies holds forum on Philippine Policy on Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements between countries and within regions are the call of the times in international trade. To raise public awareness on FTAs, their political undertones and impact on member-nations was the subject of a forum organized by the Institute of International Studies, on 21 March 2017 at the UP Law Center. Former DTI Secretary, Atty. Adrian Cristobal, Jr. spoke on Philippine Policy and Negotiation Issues on FTAs and Dr. Ramon Clarete of the UP School of Economics presented. Recommendations and Strategies on FTAs for…

Prof. Jay Batongbacal: Philippines has absolute sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal, beyond any doubt.

Prof. Jay Batongbacal: Philippines has absolute sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal, beyond any doubt. In an interview with ANC's Beyond Politics program, Prof. Jay Batongbacal, Director of the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, emphasized that the Philippine sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal is "indubitably absolute" under the Republic Act 9522 or the Philippine Baselines Law. Several government officials have released statements expressing uncertainty over the ownership of Scarborough Shoal--a position that Prof. Batongbacal has found "troubling." "That should not be the position stated by our own government officials," he said. The full article and and a video…

ASEAN Economic Integration Solutions to Legal and Economic Challenges for the Philippines

ASEAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION: SOLUTIONS TO LEGAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FOR THE PHILIPPINES by the UP Institute of International Legal Studies (IILS); H. Harry L. Roque, Jr., Ramon L. Clarete. Celeste Ruth L. Cembrano-Mallari, eds. PHP 450.00 This volume is the third and culminating phase of a legal audit project of the Institute of International Legal Studies of the UP Law Complex. It contains the papers presented at the forum on "ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015: Solutions to Legal Challenges" conducted in 2014 to further promote awareness and understanding in the implementation of the ASEAN economic integration. The book expands upon…

“The Labor Code of the Philippines” by Arnold F. De Vera (2017 Edition)

THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES by Arnold F. De Vera (2017 Edition) Published by LexisNexis PHP 957.00This edition of the Labor Code of the Philippines (2016-2017) provides a current and accessible version of the laws relating to employment law in the Philippines. Since its enactment in 1974, the Labor Code has been amended many times over. These numerous changes have so affected the substance and form of the provisions of the original Code as to call for an updated version for all who refer to it, such as practitioners, policymakers, students, and those handling labor relations issues.

Understanding the issue about Chinese survey vessels in Benham Rise

Understanding the issue about Chinese survey vessels in Benham Rise Published March 14, 2017 10:19am (Reproduced from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/opinion/content/603095/understanding-the-issue-about-chinese-survey-vessels-in-benham-rise/story/) By JAY BATONGBACAL Benham Rise is an underwater plateau that stretches from the coasts of Cagayan and Bicol up to approximately 300-350 nautical miles (nm) in the Pacific Ocean. A large part of this plateau is within the 200 nm Exclusive Economic Zone and continental shelf of the Philippines. An additional area of seabed extending around 150 nm was successfully claimed by the Philippines as its “extended continental shelf” (ECS) in accordance with Article 76 of the UN Convention on the Law…

Prof. Florin Hilbay argues before the Supreme Court on Senator de Lima behalf, urges Senator’s release

'OSG, DOJ CAN'T AGREE ON CASE' Ex-SolGen Hilbay says case vs. De Lima 'spurious,' asks SC to set her free (Reproduced from: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/603149/ex-solgen-hilbay-says-case-vs-de-lima-spurious-asks-sc-to-set-her-free-nbsp/story/) Published March 14, 2017 3:24pm By VIRGIL LOPEZ, GMA News Former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay on Tuesday hit the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Solicitor General (OSG) for insisting on Senator Leila De Lima's links to the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison. During the oral arguments at the Supreme Court (SC) on De Lima's petition questioning the validity of her arrest, Hilbay said the government had no concrete evidence against…

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