It is reported that during the first ASEAN-Japan Ministers of Law Meeting in Manila, Indonesia has proposed a special session between Japan and ASEAN to address music royalties and AI on digital platforms. Law Minister Supratman Agtas emphasized the need
In Manila, Lawyers May Get in Trouble for False Promising Annulment of Marriage
From ABS-CBN News:MANILA — The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it disbarred a lawyer who violated his oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility when he promised his client an annulment of marriage ruling in 2 months and failed to
Ponant Diverts L’Austral to Manilla for Safety Inspection
Cruise Critic reports that Ponant has diverted its cruise ship, L’Austral, because of safety concerns due to two separate accidents earlier this year when the French luxury cruise ship struck objects while sailing.
In January, the cruise ship struck a
RCCL to Hire 30,000 Filipino Crew Members Over Next Five Years
The Manila Bulletin reports that Royal Caribbean announced yesterday that it is “hiring a total of 30,000 Filipino crew members over the next five years” as the company “expands its fleet and routes to Asia.”
The newspaper also states that the
ILN-terviews: Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, Kapunan Lotilla Garcia & Castillo Law Offices
Welcome to ILN-terviews, a series of profiles of ILN member firm attorneys, designed to give a unique insight into the lawyers who make up our Network. For our latest interview, we chose ILN member, Lorna Patajo-Kapunan of Kapunan Lotilla Garcia
National Network Marches for Migrant Rights in Manila
The U.S.-based National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) joined with scores of organizations from around the world, representing migrant rights, women’s, labor, domestic workers and human rights groups to open the international gathering, "People’s Global Action on Migration,