The Philippines and France have committed to diversify their cooperation in the fields of defense and security, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Friday, Nov. 11. Representatives from the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines and French Ministry of Armed Forces discuss...
Security Bank Corporation posted a 77 percent jump in net income to P8.6 billion in the first nine months of 2022 from P4.8 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said the hike in earnings was driven by growth in core businesses, lower...
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, food supply chains were disrupted due to border restrictions. The disruption worsened the food insecurity in Mexico City, a thriving metropolitan home to around 9.2 million people. The food supply problem pushed the people to reflect on how their...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The governments of the Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to bolster ties on defense and maritime security, among other areas of cooperation, as various state leaders warned of a volatile condition in the Indo-Pacific region. Such an agreement came as President Ferdinand...
Security Bank has successfully raised P14.6 billion with the issuance of its Fixed Rate Peso Corporate Bonds at 5.3 percent per annum, with a tenor of 1.5 years due 2024. In a statement, Security Bank said that, due to strong demand for the bonds, it exercised the oversubscription option and...
CEBU CITY – The first day of this city’s hosting of this year’s Bar examinations went smoothly. THE University of San Carlos is heavily guarded by police during the first day of the Bar examinations on Wednesday, Nov. 9. (Calvin D. Cordova) Road closures and increased police visibility in...
CEBU CITY – Police here are gearing up for three major activities next month. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is set to map out security plans for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively, the opening of full face-to-face classes on Nov. 3, and the Bar examinations on...
Finland has expressed desire to integrate "green technology" to Philippine naval vessels, the Department of National Defense (DND) revealed Friday, Sept. 23. Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. (right) shakes hands with Finnish Ambassador Juha Pyykko during the...
There will be no political dynasties should the Philippines shifts to a parliamentary form of government like that in the United Kingdom, National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos told senators in a hearing on Friday, September 2. There are no term limits and there is a very strong bureaucracy in a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is prepared to ensure the safe and peaceful opening of face-to-face classes on Monday, August 22. Three days before the formal opening of the 2022-2023 school year, Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila conducted a dry run of face-to-face classes on Aug....
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is now accepting applications for the Calamity Assistance Package from earthquake-stricken members and pensioners in Abra and Mountain Province. (SSS Main Office / File Photo) The application for the package, which consists of Calamity Loan...
Members and pensioners affected by the July 27 magnitude 7.0 northwestern Luzon earthquake may now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package, state-run Social Security System (SSS) announced. The Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) for members and three-month advance pension for retirees may be...
