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Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary

BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

World Insights: America s bloc offense in disguise of 'common defense'

© Provided by Xinhua The United States claims to protect its allies under mutual defense treaties, but in reality, the treaties serve as a tool to subordinate them to the supe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

EU nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give air defense systems to Ukraine

EU nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give air defense systems to Ukraine.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Xinhua Commentary: Unveiling realities of mutual defense between Washington, its allies

© Provided by Xinhua While the U.S. concept of mutual defense appears to protect an ally, in reality, it serves as a security guarantee from a dominant power to its subordi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Ateneo begins Pinoyliga title defense, tests Mapua

Defending champion Ateneo opens its Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup title defense against Mapua Saturday at the Paco Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities

Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

‘Hindi self-defense ang pagpaslang sa Golden Retriever na si Killua’ –PAWS

HINDI naniniwala ang Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) na “self-defense” ang ginawang pagpaslang ni Anthony Solares sa Golden Retriever na si Killua. Hanggang ngayon, mainit pa ring pinag-uusapan sa social media ang post ng fur parent matapos matagpuan na duguan at walang buhay ang alaga sa loob ng sako. Ayon sa animal offender, tinugis ni.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines, Germany eye cyber, maritime defense cooperation

The Philippines and Germany are eyeing to expand their defense cooperation to include cyber and maritime domains, President Marcos said, in light of China’s continued dangerous maneuvers and harassment of Filipino supply vessels in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Adoption of Gibo’s defense concept backed by expert

The Marcos administration’s adoption of a Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept is a move in the right direction and a manifestation of its seriousness in tackling external security challenges, particularly China’s growing aggressiveness in the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Philippine-US defense treaty doesn t trigger immediate military action — analyst

Maritime expert Jay Batongbacal addressed misconceptions about the Philippine-US Mutual Defense Treaty, saying that the treaty does not require an immediate military response in maritime conflicts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Balik-Tanaw | In defense of life’s sanctity

The season of Lent invites us to commemorate Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. In this holy season, we are called to reflect on Christ, who was beaten by Roman soldiers, humiliated, stripped naked, wounded, hung on a cross, and suffered until death. The post Balik-Tanaw | In defense of life’s sanctity appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Pagdunggab self defense?

Pagdunggab self defense?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites

Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

DND chief to speak at MOPC

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will be the guest of honor and speaker at the “MOPC Defense Night“ organized by the Manila Overseas Press Club, Asia’s first and oldest press club on Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Makati Hotel Ballroom in Makati City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Connecting technology to national security

Just as states prioritize the defense of their territory and sovereignty from an outside power, so should they keep strong lines of defense in cyberspace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Group lauds government action on nurse shortage

Various public-private programs of the government have addressed the shortage of nurses in the country, according to the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group, calling it a “quick win” for the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Marcos Jr. lauds DepEd, cites gains under Sara

Despite having the “most difficult mandate,” the Department of Education has been able to set the stage for a “modern and responsive” educational system under its current leadership, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024