K-pop boy band SHINee’s Taemin, 28, who is serving his military service, has been transferred to become a public service worker due to depression and panic disorder. Taemin enlisted in the military on May 31, 2021 and joined as a member of the Korean Army’s military band. Before his enlistment,...
Despite concerns raised by human rights groups on drug-related killings, President Duterte stood firm in his stance not to apologize to the deaths that resulted from his administration’s drug war. President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the nation on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (Malacañang photo) In his...
The United States (US) and the Philippines recently concluded two separate sessions of tactical combat casualty care and medical first responder training in Palawan and Zambales, the US Embassy in the Philippines said Tuesday, Jan. 4. TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY DRILL-- The US Civil-Military Support...
A boat repair facility funded through a foreign military financing grant was recently constructed at the Naval Station Rio Hondo in Zamboanga City. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) The facility will be utilized by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) Assault Boat Battalion. It was...
“D.P.,” the compelling Korean drama that brought spotlight on the abuse, bullying and violence in Korea’s military service, is returning for a second season, Netflix announced. Starring Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan, season 1 was released on Netflix on Aug. 27. It resonated with viewers...
All seven members of Grammy nominees and K-pop superstars BTS have applied to postpone their military service until age 30. Their basis is the so-called “BTS Military Service Act,” which took effect in South Korea on June 23 this year, six months after it was promulgated by the government on...
Malacañang underscored Thursday, Nov. 25 that the Philippines is of the same level as Japan and Singapore as far as the rating given to it by Transparency International's Government Defence Integrity Index is concerned. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Photo from Karlo Nograles's Facebook page)...
K-pop boy band EXO member Chen, who is currently doing his military service, will become a father of two. "Chen's wife is pregnant with their second child," said SM Entertainment, EXO’s agency, on Nov. 17. EXO's Chen (SM Entertainment) His wife became pregnant again while Chen has been serving as...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Roger G. Mercado officiated the oath-taking ceremony of DPWH Directors following the approval of their appointment papers recently by the Office of the President. Sworn to the position of DPWH Director IV are Khaddafy D. Tanggol, Rey Peter B....
The United States (US) civilian military training unit and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently completed a three-day training that aims to improve the capability of the crew of the biggest Coast Guard ship in the country in responding to medical emergency situations at sea. US-PCG TRAINING--...
The Philippine Army (PA) disclosed Sunday, Oct. 24, that it has sent a contingent to South Korea for the recently held Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) 2021. The Philippine Army sends a contingent to the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX)...
Four drones worth P200 million have been provided by the United States (US) to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to boost the country's capabilities in surveillance as well as in disaster relief missions. SURVEILLANCE BOOST-- The United States has turned over four unmanned aerial systems to the...
