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The Act enunciated the State's policy to promote the continuing development of the book publishing industry. It required the Government of the Philippines to formulate, adopt and implement the National Book Policy and a corresponding National Book Development Plan.
The application of respondent, the breadwinner for a family with six children under the age of 10, for permanent residency in Australia was denied due to his conviction for heroin importation and possession while the application was pending. On appeal of the denial, the court held that the best interests of the children should have been a primary consideration for the application. The court referred to the Convention on the Rights of the Child which, although not yet incorporated in municipal law, should guide the construction of statute as parliament, prima facie, intends to give effect to Australia's obligations under international law.
The Act aims to regulate, and supervise the activities and operations of thrift banks in the Philippines.
The Act provides assistance to Filipino women in the pursuit of owning, operating and managing small business enterprises.
The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) established a transboundary cooperation framework for the energy industry. The ECT seeks to achieve energy security through the creation of non-discriminatory energy markets, balanced with the principles of sustainable development and sovereignty over energy resources.
The Energy Charter Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects defines policy principles for the promotion of energy efficiency as a significant source of energy and for consequently reducing adverse environmental impacts of energy systems. It provides guidance on developing energy efficiency programmes, indicating possible areas of cooperation and a framework for development of cooperative action.
The Act penalizes pilferage of electricity and theft of electric power transmission lines or materials.
The case challenged the leasing out and building on land designated for public use, which was meant as an open space to maintain sanitation and ventilation, and for recreational purposes. The court found leasing and building on the land as contrary to law. Citing the Stockholm Declaration, the court said that the right to live with human dignity encompasses the protection and preservation of environment, ecological balance free from pollution of air and water, and sanitation without which life cannot be enjoyed.
The Arbitration Order of 2009 governs arbitration in civil matters in Brunei. The Arbitration Order applies to arbitrations that are not international in nature, as defined in the International Arbitration Order of 2009.
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) seeks to combat desertification and mitigate the impact of drought in countries where serious drought and desertification occur, particularly in Africa. The parties to the UNCCD are obliged to establish relevant national action programs, strategies and priorities for implementing the convention while being conscious of the principles of sustainable development and the context of poverty alleviation.