Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. fired back at Beijing on Tuesday, April 21, as China criticized the ongoing Exercise Balikatan between the Armed Forces of the Philippines, United States, and other allied forces, saying the drills are part of a “collective...
What was supposed to be a routine training day under Exercise Balikatan quickly turned into a real-world rescue as Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military personnel worked together to rescue six civilians after a truck lost control and plunged into a ravine near Lal-lo...
MILAN, Italy – As the undisputed Italian financial capital, Milan is a powerhouse of economic activity, pulsating with the energy of the Borsa Italiana stock exchange and a sophisticated network of global investors. While Rome serves as the seat of government, Milan is where the country 's...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has welcomed Teodoro C. Pascua as its new director general, following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the agency announced on Monday, April 20. Pascua returns to the agency in a “homecoming” appointment, having...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. opened the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday, April 20, saying it would be more than a military routine but a test of alliance and a signal of shared responsibility amid a tense...
The Philippine automotive industry sustained its upward trajectory in March, as total vehicle sales climbed past 39,000 units, buoyed by the surge in demand for electrified vehicles (EV) amid the national energy emergency. Combined data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the...
DAVAO CITY - Filipino young golfers grabbed the spotlight as Team Philippines 1 won the title in the 8-and-under category of the inaugural Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships on Saturday, April 18, at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Representing the JGFP...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has signed agreements with two government agencies aimed at strengthening socio-economic initiatives including enhancing agricultural productivity and food production in the Mindanao region, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive...
The Philippine Army (PA) stepped up its shift toward territorial defense as it joined United States forces in a live-fire exercise featuring the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during Exercise Salaknib. The PA Artillery Regiment and the US Army Pacific (USARPAC) 25th Infantry...
DAVAO CITY — A total of 150 players from 14 countries take center stage as the first ever Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) World Team Championships begins Friday, April 17, at the Apo Golf and Country Club here. Young golfers from host nation Philippines lead the participating...
Sometime in 2017, we were in discussion with Ted Sazon—a Merrill Lynch alumnus of 23 years—about a discernible pattern of significant global “bad news” occurring at the end of each decade. This trend arguably started in 1929 with the Wall Street Crash that led to the Great Depression. This...
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) expects the country’s power transmission network to remain stable throughout the summer season, provided that generation companies adhere to their scheduled maintenance programs. In a briefing on Wednesday, April 15, Cynthia Alabanza, a...
