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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

‘Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty not a pact to war’

President Marcos made the “right move for the country” when he decided not to invoke the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty with the US in reaction to the latest incident in the Ayungin Shoal, international maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 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

VACC: Rifles for civilians to boost defense vs China

The decision of the Philippine National Police allowing gun enthusiasts to own and register 7.62 semi-automatic rifles will boost the country’s external defense against China’s aggression, the head of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 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

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

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

Philippines, Sweden discuss South China Sea, defense cooperation

Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson also discussed climate change, the war in Ukraine and cross-strait tensions with Defense Undersecretary Irineo Espino. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

OCD welcomes partnership with Canada on disaster risk reduction

The Office of Civil Defense and officials of the Canadian embassy held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on OCD’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management on Dec. 21, 2023, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 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

Russian and US forces sharing base in Niger Pentagon chief

Lloyd Austin clarified that Moscow's contingent does not have access to American troops or equipmentUS Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has confirmed that Russian forces are sharing a base with American troops in Niger, but downplayed concerns about the security of personnel stationed in the West African nation.Austin commented after an anonymous senior US defense official was cited by R.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Pentagon chief reaffirms support after latest China aggression in WPS

Austin emphasized US support for the Philippines in defending its sovereign rights and jurisdiction in a phone call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

OCD chief pushes adequate rescue assets, critical infrastructure

The Office of Civil Defense in collaboration with various government agencies, is continuously implementing interventions to strengthen the disaster preparedness of the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Defense chief Teodoro calls out China for ‘insulting’ Marcos | The wRap

The wRap's highlights: Philippines-China relations, Rewind film, Samsung S24.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

When It’s Time to Say Goodbye to That Credit Line

Credit lines can be a double-edged sword for those who are undisciplined with money. On one hand, they offer a very convenient access to funds for emergencies or purchases. On the other hand, the ease of swiping a card or making a purchase through an online-only use credit line can mask the reality that the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Philippine FDA Bans 3 Lead-Containing Spray Paints

15 May 2024, Quezon City.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of three imported spray paints containing toxic lead, a potent neurotoxin that is banned in the manufacture of paints as per DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-24.In three successive advisories posted on the FDA website on May 14, the FDA announced that the following products were te.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024