(Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied claims that some soldiers are mobilizing to protect Vice President Sara Duterte in light of her recent threats against the Commander-in-Chief, President Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla tagged as...
The National Security Council (NSC) said Sunday, Nov. 24, that the supposed threat made by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Marcos Jr. is considered a national security concern. As such, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año said it will investigate the matter to determine...
US Secretary of Defense meets with American servicemen during his visit to the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Nov. 19, 2024. (Courtesy of Austin / X ) American servicemen who have been deployed to Palawan to be part of...
American-led companies in the Philippines are backing up the government's efforts to improve the ease of doing business here by cutting on red tape. In a statement, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on...
US tech giants operating in the Philippines are looking to intensify their partnerships with the government in cybersecurity and digital transformation. In a Nov. 19 statement, Washington-based US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it co-hosted the 2024 Philippine Digital Transformation in...
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has intensified its push for its own free-trade agreement among its 21 member-economies to complement as well as fill in the gaps of existing FTAs in the region. The 2024 APEC Leaders' Machu Picchu Declaration in Lima, Peru, last Nov. 16 also committed...
Participants to the 1st Colloquium on the Prevention of Terror-Grooming and Violent Extremism pose for a snap during the culmination of the event aimed at tackling the vulnerability of Filipino youth to violent extremism, Nov. 11, 2024, in Quezon City. The seminar was spearheaded by the National...
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo City Councilor Johnny Young has urged fellow councilors to adhere to proper decorum following several recent heated confrontations. THE Iloilo City Council session hall. (Iloilo City Council Facebook page) “We have a duty to uphold the highest standards of...
Mayors in Maguindanao del Norte support the postponement of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao parliamentary elections from 2025 to 2026. THE Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City, the seat of government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. ...
The two maritime laws recently enacted by President Marcos Jr. will help the country in securing its rights over its territory, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) where China continues to claim parts of it, the National Security Council (NSC) said. National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo...
Cebu is fast becoming an emerging force in the Philippine cacao industry since its rich soil and warm climate are ideal for the cultivation of the cacao tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. As the premier province of Central Visayas, Cebu is benefiting from the global and local demand for...
The Philippines has reiterated its support for the creation of the state of Palestine amid a looming number of Palestinian people being displaced due to Israel's continued bombardment on Gaza. Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Minister Noel Novicio relayed Manila's backing for...
