25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – On the 25th anniversary of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the United States (US) and the Philippines, more countries have joined the military exercises in attempts at “containing China and maintaining US hegemony.” From 2018 to 2024, research group Ibon Foundation has seen the most number of participating… The post 25th year of VFA: more countries involved, worsening regional tensions appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Guest Opinion: External countries should not escalate tensions in South China Sea issue
by Kin Phea The South China Sea remains a complex issue that lacks simple resolutions and has been distorted bigger than the issue itself in nature. It is essential for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which may have varying attitudes, to collectively prioritize regional stability. Moreover, external engagements that may exacerbate tensions should be avoided. This is also a p.....»»
Guest Opinion: External countries should not escalate tensions in South China Sea issue
by Kin Phea The South China Sea remains a complex issue that lacks simple resolutions and has been distorted bigger than the issue itself in nature. It is essential for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which may have varying attitudes, to collectively prioritize regional stability. Moreover, external engagements that may exacerbate tensions should be avoided. This is also a p.....»»
Lego Star Wars unveils 25th anniversary sets, promos
In time for "Star Wars" Day last May the 4th, the Lego Star Wars franchise marked its 25th anniversary with new sets, exclusive freebies, and discounts......»»
St. Pedro Calungsod’s 25th feast day inspires songwriting competition
St. Pedro Calungsod’s 25th feast day inspires songwriting competition.....»»
Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer
The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
UN to punish staffers involved in ‘terror,’ urges UNRWA funding — Guterres
NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror” after allegations that some refugee agency staffers were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. But Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) after.....»»
WHO appoints new Western Pacific regional director
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) executive board on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Saia Ma'u Piukala as the next WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region. The WHO regional office in Manila said Piukala's plan for his first 100 days in office includes visiting many of the 37 countries and areas in the region, engaging with governments and other stakeholders, listen.....»»
Forum seeking ways to de-escalate regional tensions
The Philippines – along with other nations – hopes to thresh out ways of de-escalating tensions in the South China Sea at a defense summit here to be keynoted by President Marcos, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday......»»
Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power
Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power.....»»
Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China
Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»
Lou Ornopia plans more races following success of Ornopia Motocross Cup’s silver anniv
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renowned motocross organizer, Lou Ornopia promises the local motocross community more races following success of the the 25th Ornopia Motocross Cup over the weekend. The race was held at the MS Motosuit Motorsport Park in Barangay Calambua, San Remigio in northern Cebu. Ornopia, in an interview, said that he is planning.....»»
Stocks sink on rising geopolitical tensions
The stock market took its deepest plunge for the year as concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions overseas and delayed rate cuts at home prevailed......»»
DepEd urged: Let SY 2024-2025 return to old school calendar
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) should revert School Year 2024-2025 to the old school calendar, a House legislator said Saturday. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the return to a June-March school calendar “is a huge leap forward for our students, parents, and teachers” amid worsening climate change. He also.....»»
16 Asian countries discuss employing technology to implement innovative initiatives for regulating labour markets
DUBAI, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ministers of labour and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers discussed leveraging advanced technology for innovative initiatives aimed at resolving labor disputes and expediting verdicts. They also aimed to strengthen wage protection systems and facilitate skill mobility among participating countries. The focus was on improving labor market regulation.....»»
GCash rolls out app to 3 more countries overseas
GCash rolls out app to 3 more countries overseas.....»»
China blames PH again on raising tensions in the West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines — China on Tuesday once again accused the Philippines of making provocations and heightening the tensions in the West Philippine Sea. “On the situation at Ren’ai Jiao (Ayungin Shoal), China has made our position clear on multiple occasions. On this issue, it is the Philippines who has repeatedly infringed on China’s rights, made.....»»
Asean coast guard forum to be held in Davao amid West PH Sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines — The coast guards of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will conduct a three-day forum in Davao City amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo on Monday said the Asian Coast Guard forum, which will run from June 5 to June.....»»
Australian Deputy PM calls actions by Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea 'serious escalation of tensions'
Singapore, June 1 (ANI): Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has called actions by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea like the use of water cannons and the ramming of Philippine vessels a "serious escalation of tensions" and stressed that the move is inconsistent with United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the final and binding 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling.Spe.....»»
Defense officials meet amid US-China tensions
Defense officials meet amid US-China tensions.....»»
Tolentino hopes for ROTC law passage amid WPS tensions
Tolentino hopes for ROTC law passage amid WPS tensions.....»»