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China bullying hurts our economy
China’s bullying in our exclusive economic zone at the West Philippine Sea is hurting our economy, particularly the energy sector. It is disrupting exploration and development of oil and gas. Whatever resources may be there will remain untapped; a tragedy given our urgent need for domestic energy sources......»»
Wasting our resources
I can with all honesty attest to the fact that during my entire career as a business journalist, we as a nation continue to waste our natural resources and that our farmers, miners, loggers, fishermen and most of the working population do not properly exploit the benefits and enjoy the rewards that our resources have provided us with......»»
Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA — Progressive groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the petition filed by former Bayan Muna representative Siegfred D. Deduro, declaring that red-tagging, labeling, and guilt by association threaten a person’s right to life, liberty or security. In a decision dated July 4, 2023 penned by Associate Justice… The post Progressive groups welcome SC’s ruling on red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Kuryente sumipa presyo sa red, yellow alert
Nagpatawag ng public hearing ang Senate committee on energy na pinamumunuan ni Senador Raffy Tulfo ukol sa nararanasan na mga red at yellow alert sanhi ng kakulangan ng suplay ng kuryente sa bansa. The post Kuryente sumipa presyo sa red, yellow alert first appeared on Abante......»»
6 coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao test positive for red tide
MANILA, Philippines — Six coastal areas in the country have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR said in its advisory on Friday, April 12, that the affected areas in Visayas and Mindanao listed below had paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide above the regulatory limit:.....»»
United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no
Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»
China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
"Basically, China says: 'If our interests are harmed in any way, it will impact our business with Tehran. So tell the Houthis to show restraint'," says an anonymous Iranian official who is a Reuters source.....»»
Junk website blocking order, NTC urged
"Insisting on the blocking of our websites runs counter to the government's claims of having a vibrant democracy. We call on the Philippine government to stop violating the people's right to free expression and opinion," they said. The post Junk website blocking order, NTC urged appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PBBM – our super top diplomat
Professor Richard Heydarian, a widely read and respected columnist, wrote an opinion piece that in essence articulated some of the many things I had wanted to write about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and how he has performed in the one-and-a-half year that he has been in office......»»
[OPINION] Education for life: Weaving ethics in all subject areas
By making ethical reflection a cornerstone of our educational system, we foster a generation capable not only of doing things well, but of doing the right thing.....»»
[OPINION] What is needed is culture change, not charter change
'Instead of just tinkering with the system, we need a common frame for understanding and interpreting our own past, for defining who we are and what we stand for as a nation'.....»»
‘Another one’ & another & another...
After sending out my column “Presumed Guilty Until You Settle,” our Opinion section editor Doreen Yu sent a message and titled it “another one.”.....»»
‘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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
‘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......»»
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......»»
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......»»