On 1 March 2024, the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted a decision to continue the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The decision includes a specific focus on the development needs of developing and least-devel…
On 29 February 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the two competition regulators. The MoU aims …
On 10 February 2024, the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines implemented its Amendments to the rules of procedure of the National Privacy Commission. Notably, the Amendments include changes to the Commission’s powers, including its conduc…
On 2 February 2024, the announcement was made regarding the results of the fourth ASEAN Digital Ministers Meeting 2024. Notably, during the meeting, the ADGMIN and China jointly welcomed the ASEAN-China Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperati…
On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including testing requirements to be followed to ensure the developme…
On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) adopted the Guide on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Ethics, including design and principles to be followed to ensure the developm…
On 2 February 2024, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers adopted the Joint Guide to ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses and EU Standard Contractual Clauses, including new information on the personal data transfer mechanis…
On 30 January 2024, Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including registration requirement for digital services (SB No. 2528), was introduced in the Philippines Senate. The Bill would mandate nonresident digit…
On 30 January 2024, Bill Amending and Adding New Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code including 12% VAT on digital services (SB No. 2528), was introduced in the Philippines Senate. The Bill would mandate nonresident digital services provid…
On 27 January 2024, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) released a public advisory cautioning against misrepresentation and the dissemination of false information during data processing system registration. The NPC emphasised Section 25(G) of NPC …