Manila, Feb. 20 -- A Filipino book offering essential updates on international legal standards was officially launched in the Philippines on Friday.

The second edition of "Treaties and Guidance on Practices and Procedures," co-authored by Philippine Ambassador to the Netherlands J. Eduardo Malaya and University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law Prof. Rommel Casis, is seen to serve as a valuable reference for law practitioners amid shifts in the landscape of Philippine treaty law and practice.

"This second edition is not just an update, it is a vital roadmap for navigating the intricacies of treaty negotiations," Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Office of Treaties and Legal Affairs (OTLA) Edgar Badajos sai...