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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

Lufthansa mulls return of direct flights to Manila

Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa is assessing the viability of flying back to Manila as part of its expansion plans in Southeast Asia......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

GCash sets sights on further international expansion

With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Reid still leads Hong Kong

A familiar face to Filipino fans will lead Hong Kong against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying first window at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre, New Territories tonight. Duncan Reid, who played in 23 games with Bay Area in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup last season, has been a Hong Kong fixture since 2013 and remains the national team’s icon......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with China

Washington, DC [US], March 28 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila in defending its sovereignty while criticising China's "dangerous" water cannon attack at the Philippine supply mission vessel on Saturday. In a telephonic conversation between Austin and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, the US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use

The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Gentlemen’s row

In strongest words ever yet, our Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officially demanded from the People’s Republic of China to get out of our maritime territories around the West Philippine Sea (WPS)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Trigger for conflict

Owners of real estate have deeds or land titles to prove ownership. In the global neighborhood, there are international rules for setting national borders, delineating land and maritime territories or defining sovereign rights and economic entitlements......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

LIVESTREAM: World Court hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories

4th UPDATE: The World Court hears the oral pleadings of China, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan and Jordan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Miss Saigon opens audition for Tam role

GMG Productions is looking for a number of children to share the role of Tam, Kim's young son (between the ages of 4 to 8), for the upcoming Asian tour of "Miss Saigon" in Manila and other territories......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 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

Philippines, US step up alliance as China threat looms

The Biden administration on Friday assured the Philippines anew that the US commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

The US is cultivating an antagonist to China in Beijing s own backyard

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the president of the Philippines, is a stark contrast to his predecessor - and besides, Washington has dirt on him The Philippines has been a treaty ally of the United States since 1951, almost as long as it's been an independent country. Before that, it was a colony of the US, which had won it as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Marubeni mulls RE foray, industrial estate development in Philippines

Japanese trading giant Marubeni is mulling an industrial estate comeback in the Philippines, while also exploring possible ventures into the renewable energy space......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 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