Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Wednesday, January 11 said government should be the one in control of public utilities that are considered vital to national security. Ejercito made the remark as he opposed proposals that seek to privatize the country’s airport operations following the...
The recent technical glitch and power interruption encountered by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) that led to the shutdown of the country’s airspace may be considered a threat to national security. National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos (File photo courtesy of Senate...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos held a meeting with some of the country’s top business leaders recently to discuss partnership in boosting the country’s security initiatives. National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos (File photo courtesy of National Security Council / Facebook) In...
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...
Senator Rafael ‘’Raffy’’ Tulfo has warned that the persistent power outages in different provinces continue to threaten the country’s national security. Tulfo, chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, said that the government’s failure to properly address the recurring long periods of...
TOKYO, Japan -- Japan's prime minister on Friday condemned China's firing of ballistic missiles during military drills around Taiwan, calling them a "serious problem that impacts our national security and the safety of our citizens". US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (L) shakes hands with Japanese...
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia -- The United States' quest to dominate the oceans and NATO's expansion are the biggest threats facing Russia, according to a new Russian naval doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech as he takes part in the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed support to the proposed legislations of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. which would affect the security sector. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos...
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Delfin Lorenzana expressed confidence on Saturday, June 25, that Clarita Carlos, the top security adviser of the incoming administration, will be able to lead the National Security Council (NSC) to greater heights. Incoming National Security...
Outgoing Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday said the order of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to block access to over 20 websites has a legal basis under the anti-terror law if these platforms are involved in financing the activities of the Communist Party of the...
The restriction of several websites that are being linked by the government to the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) is “a win” for the Philippines, outgoing National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. declared Wednesday,...
Outgoing National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. requested the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to shut down at least 25 websites that are linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), it was revealed...
