(SECOND UPDATE) The military finally located on Wednesday, March 5, at the Mt. Kalatungan mountain range in Bukidnon the wreckage of an FA-50 fighter jet of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) that went missing while on tactical night operations as it was confirmed to have crashed. “Yes, the aircraft...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to implement a long-term plan to ensure the safety of residents affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Yummie Dingding) During a sectoral meeting on Tuesday,...
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet takes off for the Iron Blade exercise. (Photo: PAF) An FA-50 fighter jet of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) went missing while on a tactical night operations in an undisclosed area shortly after Tuesday midnight, March 4. The FA-50 fighter jet was being...
(Photo: Philippine Army) Senior military leaders from the Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia discussed initiatives to strengthen regional security during a high-level meeting hosted by the Philippine Army (PA) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City over the weekend. Held from March 1 to 2, the...
To ensure that the Philippines stays out of the grey list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out more reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In a press conference, SEC Chairperson...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called the Philippines' removal from the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) so-called "grey list” a reversal of the "reputational damage" brought to the country by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). "The removal of the Philippines from the...
The Philippines has successfully exited the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) following reforms implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance financial integrity and transparency in the corporate sector. On the final day of the FATF plenary on Feb. 21,...
The Philippines is celebrating its removal from the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) so-called "grey list.” For those unfamiliar with global finance, the FATF is an international watchdog that sets standards for combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Placement...
Malacañang has welcomed the country's much-wanted exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist , saying the development reaffirms the government's actions are aligned with international standards. File photos In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the country's exit...
President Marcos said Task Force Kanlaon would be created to deal with the long-term recovery of areas affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a situation briefing on the impacts of the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental on...
(L-R) Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) President and Quirino Gov. Dakila Carlo "Dax" Cua and Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido sign a memorandum of understanding that aims to beef up the country's reserve force, Feb. 18, 2025 at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. (Photo: PA)...
Filipino workers need not worry about artificial intelligence (AI) immediately taking over their jobs as the World Bank reported that developing countries, including the Philippines, have lower exposure to AI disruptions. "For developing countries, and in particularly low-income countries, the...
