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Amendments on the Philippines Human Security Act (HSA), which have been incorporated in the Anti-Terrorism Bill (ATB), are necessary to address gaps in the country’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) system.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in commemoration of the 20th year of Republic Act No. 8792 or the “eCommerce Act of 2000” signed last 14 June 2000, committed to implement policies to strengthen and grow ecommerce in the country while supporting current legislative measures by Congress. 

On 04 June 2020, the Economic Ministers from the ten (10) ASEAN Member States and the Plus Three Partners (China, Japan, and Republic of Korea), met through video conference to exchange views and discuss measures necessary to address COVID 19 pandemic and mitigate its impact in the economy.

The Department of Health (DoH) is considering legal action against doctors selling and injecting people with the “Fabunan” antiviral vaccine.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has logged an average of eight sexual assault cases a day since the start of the community quarantine period.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Archie Gamboa asked those who allegedly fell victim to sexual abuse at the hands of police officers to come forward and file cases against them. 

Struggling New Zealand media giant Stuff Limited was sold in a management buy-out deal for the symbolic fee of NZ$1.00 (US$0.61), the group’s Australian owners Nine Entertainment announced.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Metro Manila’s quarantine level could be downgraded to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting June 1.

President Rodrigo Duterte “expressed optimism” at the prospect of the Philippine taking part in clinical trials for possible vaccines against COVID-19 before yearend, according to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, after clinical trials in other countries have started.

The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO, ticker symbol MER) high billing during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) months has led to the government’s scrutiny for the removal of universal charges which are pass-on to consumers and causing higher electric billing monthly, with or without ECQ. Meralco will initially be required to submit documents including purchases from suppliers such as the power …