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‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’
Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”.....»»
The Wallenberg whirlwind trip
It may have been a quick three-day trip to the Philippines of a member of Sweden’s richest business family, but Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of both SEB, a leading North European financial group with a current market value of $30.61 billion (approximately P1.7 trillion) as of March 2024, and Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and security company with a market value of $10.36 billion (roughly P580.18 billion) as of the same period, managed to pack in several key meetings on his second day......»»
Gibo, AFP officials visit security facilities in Aurora
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and top officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited key security facilities in Aurora province on Thursday in an effort to ensure the country’s control over resources in the Philippine Rise......»»
Marcos to visit Australia, address Parliament
President Marcos will visit Australia’s capital Canberra on Feb. 28 and 29 to speak before the Australian parliament and discuss key mutual issues, including defense and security, with the country’s senior officials, Malacañang announced yesterday......»»
Long-term measures vs floods key OCD priority
Boosting river basin management and other measures to mitigate the risk of flooding in flood-prone areas in the country will gain needed backing from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Ateneo begins Pinoyliga title defense, tests Mapua
Defending champion Ateneo opens its Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup title defense against Mapua Saturday at the Paco Arena......»»
Balikatan to showcase Philippine’s archipelagic defense
The Philippines’ upcoming joint annual Balikatan military exercises with the United States – this time also with France – will showcase the new archipelagic defense concept of the Marcos administration, according to the military......»»
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......»»
‘Not war with China; don’t rely only on US’ – Marcos Jr.
In an interview on Bloomberg TV last Wednesday, as reported in another national daily, he made two related comments that could represent important government policy stands. First, regarding China’s increasing aggressive moves against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea; second, about the United States’ repeated assurance of its “iron-clad” defense commitment under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The post ‘Not war with China; don’t rely only on US’ – Marcos Jr. appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘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.....»»
Philippines pushes for stronger defense ties with Cambodia
The Philippines is pushing for stronger defense relations with Cambodia, which will further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields......»»
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......»»
‘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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»