CEBU CITY – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday, July 13, said that the commemoration of the Philippines ' legal victory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) should lead to stronger resilience, deterrence, infrastructure security, and cybersecurity as...
Marvel Studios has become remarkably good at revealing just enough information to keep the internet occupied. Not enough to explain the plot—that would be far too straightforward—but enough for millions of fans to zoom in on a single promotional image. That 's exactly what happened after...
A legal victory may be handed down in a courtroom. Ensuring that it continues to shape international discourse requires diplomacy. That was the message behind the Philippines’ commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award. Rather than simply marking the...
MASINLOC, Zambales – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has urged people to protect the country’s fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea. Teodoro aired the appeal in a visit here on July 10 for the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Ruling with the theme "Bayanihan sa Karagatan:...
“If you were handed ₱1.26 billion in fresh capital today, where would it first go?” That was the question the Manila Bulletin asked Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), the country’s first sovereign wealth fund manager. Inside the MIC’s boardroom, a capital allocation of ₱1.26 billion is...
Many homebuyers are choosing to move south for a quieter environment, more green spaces, and a different pace of living. In Biñan, Laguna, Arthaland 's Una Apartments reflects these changing preferences. The development recently marked the topping-off of Tower 2 as the community continues to...
An affront to the identity of Filipinos. That 's how Batanes lone district Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. described the claim made by Chinese scholars that the his province--located in the nothernmost part of the Philippines--was an extension of Taiwan, and therefore belonged to China. "Any challenge...
The Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund and its state-run oil company are exploring the construction of the country’s first strategic petroleum storage facility, aiming to shield the import-dependent nation from global energy market shocks. Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) and the Philippine...
Remember Jee Ick Joo? Yes, he was the South Korean executive who was killed right inside the Philippine National Police headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City after he was kidnapped by erring cops under the guise of an anti-illegal drugs operation. His death became a symbol of the abuses...
The National Security Council (NSC) said on Wednesday, July 8, that China’s recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test threatens regional security, urging Beijing to prioritize stability over displays of military force. National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. expressed deep concern...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday, July 8, that it has begun planning to establish a Space Center by 2028 as the first step toward creating a future Space Command or even a Space Force. AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said planning for the new unit is already...
President Marcos has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain steadfast in defending the country 's territory while sustaining gains in internal security and closely monitoring foreign malign influence, top defense and military officials said after a command conference with...
