Philippines pushes inclusion in US-Japan minerals deal
The Department of Trade and Industry is urging the US and Japan to include the Philippines in the existing critical minerals agreement of both countries......»»
ADB, Buskowitz Solar ink $12 million loan for rooftop panels
The Asian Development Bank has signed a $12 million (P675 million) loan agreement with Buskowitz Solar Inc. for the installation of solar panel systems in commercial and industrial buildings’ rooftops in the Philippines......»»
Laufey sets another Manila concert for 2024
Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey will be visiting the Philippines twice within a matter of months this 2024......»»
RLC, PRA partner to raise bar for retirement living
Robinsons Land Corp. has joined forces with the Philippine Retirement Authority to elevate retirement living in the country......»»
ABS-CBN shows back on Channel 2
The Lopezes have found another platform where they can air ABS-CBN shows, signing a content partnership agreement with the network that took over their frequencies......»»
ABS-CBN shows return to channel 2 via Villar s AMBS
Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) and ABS-CBN Corporation have inked an agreement that will officially bring iconic Filipino entertainment programs and relevant news to more audiences via free-to-air channel ALLTV......»»
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Bayan reiterated that after 38 military training sessions, Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing local capabilities to secure the country’s territories. The post Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
From the Newsrooms: April 7 to 20, 2024
"IT'S COMPLICATED." The two words were all President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had to say about his relationship with the Duterte family. The president and his predecessor however were ready to exchange barbs about various issues, but most prominently, about the "gentleman's agreement" between Rodrigo Duterte and Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). News picked up every sign of the deepening rift that has cracked Te.....»»
BDO Unibank, SM Keppel land: Notice of Merger
BDO Unibank Inc. announces a merger agreement with SM Keppel Land Inc., with BDO as the surviving entity......»»
Beijing denies its South China Sea deal with former Philippine leader Duterte was a secret
China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs claims that its gentlemans agreement with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a secret and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal......»»
Lapu-Lapu Heroes rule Kadaugan sa Mactan netfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu Heroes ruled the second Kadaugan sa Mactan Inter-Club Tournament 2024 over the weekend at the Lapu-Lapu Tennis Club. The host team defeated the visiting Villa Estrella Tuburan in the championships to pocket the P100,000 purse. Villa Estrella Tuburan didn’t go home empty handed as they received a P50,000 runners-up.....»»
Philippines to hold military exercise with US amid escalating tensions with China
Manila [Philippines], April 20 (ANI): After reaffirming their bilateral ties at the unprecedented trilateral summit held at the White House on April 12, Philippines is set to hold a military exercise with the forces of US and Japan from April 22 to May 10, Nikkei Asia reported. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral traini.....»»
Año slams persistent talks on ‘gentleman’s agreement’
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denounced yesterday how persistent talk about a gentleman’s agreement, supposedly entered into between the previous administration and the Chinese government, is distracting and even dividing Filipinos on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue......»»
Philippines, New Zealand to sign VFA this year
The Philippines and New Zealand yesterday agreed to enhance military and economic ties, committing to finish a visiting forces pact, elevate their relationship to a comprehensive partnership and boost two-way trade......»»
NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development
In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»
FACT CHECK: Vlog claiming China bombed Philippine Coast Guard false
A video from the YouTube channel Boss Balita dated March 26 claimed that Chinese armed forces deployed helicopters that attacked Filipinos sailing in the South China Seas territory......»»
Ex-Pres Duterte denies ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on WPS
Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied claims from his former spokesperson that he entered into a “gentleman’s agreement” with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gave up the rights of the country in portions of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)......»»
I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»
UP rookie Nolasco thrilled to reinforce resurgent Maroons in UAAP 87
Blue-chip recruit Camille Nolasco expressed her excitement in joining forces with a resurgent UP Fighting Maroons program in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament happening later this year......»»
SEC, UP Law Center partner to boost capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission has joined forces with the University of the Philippines Law Center to boost the capital market......»»