The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeing surge of interest from global automotive manufacturers looking to tap into the government’s forthcoming incentive program aimed at establishing the country as a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production. Trade Undersecretary and Board...
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) plans to begin manufacturing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the Philippines under the government’s EV industry incentive program, a move seen as helping build the country’s resilience against future oil shocks. MMC, through its local...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY Today, waging war does not only consider drones, warships, and artificial intelligence (AI). It is also shaped in the perceptions of truth, risk assessment, and decision-making. In this shifting approach to waging war, the Chinese Communist Party (CPP) follows the United Front...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is set to deepen its security ties with France as Manila pushes its first-ever defense agreement with a European partner during a high-level forum in Paris. DND Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. will meet with French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin...
President Marcos has approved and ordered the implementation of the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), which aims to strengthen local industries, boost production of local products, and enhance the competitiveness of Filipino offerings of goods and services. In a statement, the Presidential Communications...
Every September, National Reservist Week gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and recognize a quiet yet indispensable force that safeguards our nation: the reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Often, they stand outside the limelight, far from the public’s daily consciousness....
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now awaiting the approval of the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) for the government’s new incentives program for domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, which is poised to attract ₱120 billion in capital investments. In a statement, DTI...
GUEST COLUMNIST As the nation observed the solemnity of Holy Week, a profound period of reflection and renewal for many Filipinos, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed its commitment not only to defend the nation’s sovereignty, but also to uphold the values that make its...
GUEST COLUMNIST The Philippine Army (PA), on March 22, 2025, commemorated the 128th anniversary of its founding. In his speech, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido PA, the commanding general of the PA, remarked, “Our role is clear, to safeguard the land domain while supporting coastal and littoral...
GUEST COLUMNIST The recent statement by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), emphasizing its steadfast commitment to constitutional neutrality, arrives at a critical juncture amid heightened political discussions and public scrutiny. This affirmation is timely and vital, underscoring...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY The 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Los Baños, celebrated on Feb. 23, 2025, at the Baker Memorial Hall, UP Los Baños, was more than a commemoration—it was a solemn tribute to one of the most daring and successful rescue operations in World War II. As one of the...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY Arrested Chinese spies, salvaged sea drones, breached networks—random incidents or coordinated infiltrations of the nation’s sovereignty? Espionage has evolved, from concealed surveillance devices to cyberattacks, revealing weaknesses that require prompt action. We...
