Philippines Seeks to Dismiss Shell Tax Lawsuit

摘要

The Philippine government is seeking to dismiss and resolve an international arbitration case filed by Shell Philippines Exploration (SPEX) over a $1.1 billion tax claim against its Malampaya offshore gas project ( WGI Jun.8'16 ). Outgoing Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada has asked the Philippines' solicitor general to dismiss the case and not have it roll over into the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, who takes office on Jun. 30, pending mutual agreement from the parties involved, according to local media.