British Ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Laure Beaufils highlighted how the significant achievements under the United Kingdom-Philippines Enhanced Partnership (EP) will boost the “joint ambitions” of the two countries in the areas of economy, trade, maritime security, and climate...
The Philippines would not get the support of the United Nations (UN) with regards to its concerns against China in the West Philippine Sea, former Supreme Court associate justice Francis Jardeleza believed so. Jardeleza on Tuesday rejected the idea of bringing up to the UN cases of harassment...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday, Aug. 31, said he is hopeful that the Philippine armed forces can refocus on protecting the country against external forces in the wake of continuous geopolitical issues after it ends the decades-long insurgency. National Security...
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City – The newly formed Area Task Force-North held a virtual meeting here on August 24 to discuss an intensified approach towards fortifying maritime security within Northern Luzon. Lt. Gen. Fernyl G. Buca, Northern Luzon Command and ATF-North chief, said that he organized the...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 23, recognized the bravery and heroism of the country’s special operations forces, saying they play a vital role in securing national sovereignty. Vice President Sara Duterte at the graduation ceremony of Navsocom's SEAL SQT...
The "man’s world reverie" equated to the energy sector is eroding, but Maria Cristina Consunji-Gotianun, President and COO of Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adding a formidable femme force to that shifting narrative. Gotianun has successfully conquered the corporate...
The National Security Council (NSC) vowed to take the lead in the effective implementation of the Philippine National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028, a list of guidelines which seeks to address all of the country’s national security needs and concerns within the next five years. National...
The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday, August 14, strongly condemned the latest bomb and gun attack allegedly committed by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Uson, Masbate which left three persons seriously wounded, including a local government official. National Security Adviser Eduardo...
In efforts to effectively address national security challenges, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the adoption of the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028 that is consistent with his vision of a free, united, secure, peaceful, resilient and prosperous Philippines. File...
Security Bank Corporation reported a 21 percent drop in net income to P4.9 billion in the first half of 2023 from the P6.2 billion earned in the same period last year due to higher expenses and provisioning. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said it saw growth in core...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines' push for clean energy would be at the top of his agenda during his participation in the November Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in California. File photos (Malacañang, APECSF23) Marcos...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday, August 7 has called on lawmakers to review the current provisions in the procurement law to help the country’s armed forces develop a credible defense posturing necessary to defend the country from external aggressions, particulary in the...
