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Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Persistent attacks tackled in meeting with UN Special Rapporteur

Persistent attacks tackled in meeting with UN Special Rapporteur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders

The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Nickel Asia sets net zero targets

Mining firm Nickel Asia Corp. is strengthening its commitment toward sustainability as it submitted its emissions reduction targets to the global Science Based Targets Initiative......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Congressmen: Advanced economies amend their constitutions

From the United States up to Asia and Southeast Asia, advanced economies have had changes in their constitutions to keep their laws attuned to the evolving times, which paid off in terms of being global leaders in the community of nations, according to several congressmen......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PLDT Global taps NGA 911’s emergency response system

PLDT Global Corp., the international unit of the local telco giant, is enabling US-based technology solutions provider Next Generation Advanced 911 (NGA 911) to help boost emergency response systems in the Philippines with advanced technology, delivered through the nationwide PLDT network infrastructure......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Aboitiz-led Apo Agua supplies water to DCWD employing advanced technology

Aboitiz-led Apo Agua supplies water to DCWD employing advanced technology.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan

 (Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

‘Downgrade Abu kidnap threat in Sulu-Celebes seas’

A Singapore-based anti-piracy and high sea robbery monitoring group has recommended the downgrading of the threat of kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf bandits in the waters at the border of Malaysia and the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks

In 2018, several websites of progressive organizations and media outfits became victims of relentless DDoS attacks.  A probe by Sweden-based Qurium Media Foundation revealed that the attacks came from the Philippine Army, including activities linked to the Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the Philippine Army. The post PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

US, China defense chiefs hold first call since 2022

Pentagon - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday, the first dialogue between the two countries' defense chiefs in nearly 17 months.The Pentagon said Austin and Chinese Admiral Dong Jun discussed "defense relations" and global security issues from Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine to recent provocations from North Korea. A press release said Austin stressed the importa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics

Defense officials of the Philippines and the United States met to discuss the logistics capabilities in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, the Department of National Defense said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Philippines defense strategy operationalized

The Philippines is setting into motion a defense strategy focused on securing and protecting the country’s territorial waters, including marine resources, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

New Delhi raises target for defense exports

India is set to increase production of aircraft engines and gas turbines, aiming to become a major player in the arms tradeThe Indian government has increased its annual target for defense and aerospace production to $36 billion, while raising the export target to $6 billion. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the country aims to increase its production of jet engines and gas turbines to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near 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:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines mulls defense asset acquisition from Sweden

The Philippines, through the Department of National Defense , is exploring the possibility of acquiring defense assets from Sweden......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

EDCA with Canada, defense pact with UK – DND

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Tuesday that a memorandum of agreement or understanding with Canada on enhanced defense cooperation is in the works and may be signed soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Defense, disaster reduction efforts highlight OCD s Canadian partnership

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Embassy of Canada officials held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on the former’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Swedens Defense Ministry Causes Panic with Dire War Warning – The Daily Guardian

Title: “Swedish Defense Officials Warn of Impending Conflict as NATO Membership Looms” In a shocking revelation, Swedish defense officials have issued a warning regarding the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024