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Oxford University launched at the COP29 Meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Climate Policy Monitor, a granular survey of 30 major countries’ climate-related policies and their effectiveness in mitigating climate change. The study was developed by researchers at the University of Oxford through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms, including SyCipLaw, which provided data and analysis on the Philippines’ climate policies. The Climate Policy Monitor evaluates national regulations in three key domains: 1.Climate-related Disclosure:Obligations on companies and financial institutions to report the risks of climate change, their contributions, and relevant policies.2...

SyCipLaw has contributed the Philippine chapter in the latest edition of The Legal 500: International Arbitration Comparative Guide. Senior Partner and Head of Litigation Department Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko co-authored the chapter with Partners Anthony W. Dee, John Christian Joy A. Regalado, and Ma. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba. The guide discusses the landscape of international arbitration in the Philippines, highlighting key aspects such as legal frameworks, notable rules and institutions, and recent developments in arbitration practices...

SyCipLaw entered into an engagement agreement with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), reaffirming its commitment to supporting meaningful causes in the community. The agreement, signed on November 12, 2024, will see SyCipLaw provide general corporate services to DSAPI on a pro bono basis.Signing the agreement were DSAPI Chairman Mr. Elmer Lapeña and SyCipLaw Partner John Regalado, who expressed enthusiasm for the partnership aimed at enhancing the organization's initiatives.Founded in 1991, DSAPI is a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with children who have Down Syndrome...

SyCipLaw recently conducted a seminar for in-house counsels belonging to the MVP Group titled "Future Proofing Your Company: Understanding the Implications of Carbon Transition." The seminar focused on international developments in climate action and the anticipated next phase of Philippine laws and regulations as the country seeks to accelerate action on climate change.Principal resource persons for the seminar were SyCipLaw Partners Jose Florante M. Pamfilo, who heads the Firm's Sustainability and ESG group, and Russel L. Rodriguez of the Firm's Litigation Department...