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The Revenue Regulations were promoted to implement Republic Act No. 11439 which mandates a neutral tax treatment between Islamic banking transactions and equivalent banking transactions within the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997. The regulations provide that Islamic banking transactions shall be taxed no more heavily (and no more lightly) than conventional banking transactions.
The Guidelines require all persons who manufacture, import, distribute or deal with energy consuming products, equipment and transport vehicles to comply with the Philippine Energy Labeling Program.
The 2019 Rules of Civil Procedure of the Philippines detail the procedural framework for civil litigation in the country. The rules reflect efforts to clarify and update procedural practices and to improve the efficiency and fairness of the civil litigation process.
Following accession to the New York Convention on 31 March 2020, Palau enacted the implementing law on 29 April 2020, supported by the ADB Office of the General Counsel's Law and Policy Reform Program. The new law establishes a comprehensive and modern legal framework for international arbitration, which has become the preferred way to resolve cross-border commercial disputes.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines recognized the need to protect and advance the constitutional right of the Filipino people to a balanced and healthful ecology, and thus, promulgated the rules of procedure for the enforcement of environmental rights and duties recognized under Philippine law.
Singapore's Update of its First Nationally Determined Contribution submits that the country intends to peak emissions at 65 MtCO2e around 2030. Based on current projections, this will allow Singapore to achieve a 36% reduction in Emissions Intensity from 2005 levels by 2030.
The Circular provides guidance for corporations in the formulation of internal procedures and bylaws to allow directors, trustees, stockholders, members and other persons to participate and vote in meetings in absentia, and through remote modes of communication.
The petition was filed seeking a writ to regulate activities expected to take place in the International Women's Day "Aurat March" in Pakistan. The petitioners apprehend that slogans that would disturb harmony in society and offend established norms will be used. In dismissing the petition, the court denounced cultural norms tolerating and even supporting violence against women such as child marriage, rape and honor killings.
The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Law and Policy Reform Team organized a capacity-building workshop for judges and climate activists during the 84th Extraordinary Session of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Samoa on 6 March 2020. Challenges and opportunities in climate litigation involving vulnerable groups, like women and children were discussed.
OGCs Law and Policy Reform Team organized a capacity-building workshop for judges and climate activists during the 84th Extraordinary Session of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Samoa on 6 March 2020. Challenges and opportunities in climate litigation involving vulnerable groups, like women and children were discussed.