GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos For the past two years, I have had the distinct honor of participating in the transformation and development of cadets at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) as chairman of the advisory board. The board plays a crucial role,...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) “In times of transition, those who learn and adapt inherit the future, while those who cling to the past find themselves ill-equipped for a world that has moved on.” - Eric Hoffer Rapid leadership changes will be observed this...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos, AFP (Ret) The West Philippine Sea has long been a crucible of competing territorial claims and geopolitical tensions. The recent official statement by Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. adds a new chapter to the ongoing...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) The Philippine Army (PA) marked its 127th anniversary last March 22, 2024, in Camp O’Donnell in Capas Tarlac. A year ago, during the 126th PA anniversary in Fort Bonifacio, PBBM issued a directive to be “fully prepared and capable for...
HOUSTON – Japanese firm JERA Co. Inc. has flexed to global energy players and policymakers the ‘portfolio balancing strategy’ of its Philippine partner Aboitiz Power Corporation as the ‘sweet spot’ to their successful business marriage. At the ongoing CERAWeek conference, Aboitiz Power...
HOUSTON – The voracious energy appetite of Asian markets - including developing countries within Southeast Asia - will gobble up liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply between now and onward to 2040, according to Shell CEO Wael Sawan. Speaking at the ongoing CERAWeek by S&P Global here, he...
TORONTO – The Canadian government is preparing to send a trade mission to the Philippines by the end of this year and that shall provide a strapping venue for their investors to explore opportunities for capital infusion into green technology ventures, agri-business as well as prospects in the...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos On March 22, 2023, the Philippine Army, the premier service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, celebrates its 127th anniversary. This year, the main event will be held at Camp O'Donell, Capas, Tarlac, breaking tradition from its...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) The recent Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming unfolded with the weight of tradition and the promise of the future, in the heart of Baguio City on Feb. 17, 2024. On this day, cadets, awardees, alumni, and their families...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos, AFP (Ret) Last Saturday, Feb. 17, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) welcomed its alumni for the Annual Alumni Homecoming. This event congregates Cavaliers from across the nation and the world to their esteemed alma mater for a day of...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad (Ret) A violent history of strife describes the peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) representing the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Lt. Gen. Jaime S. de los Santos, AFP (Ret) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. As an institution, it operates under the mandate provided by the Philippine Constitution, which not...
