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Philippines, US launch annual joint military drills

Manila, Philippines - Thousands of Filipino and American troops will kick off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region raises fears of a conflict.The annual drills - dubbed Balikatan, or 'shoulder to shoulder' in Tagalog - will be concentrated in the northern and western parts of the archipelago nation, near the potential flashpoints of the South Chi.....»»

Category: newsSource: manilanews manilanewsApr 22nd, 2024

Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service

Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippines-Australia joint drills kick off in Isabela

  The Philippines-Australia Army to Army exercises dubbed “Kasangga” 01-2024 started Monday at the 5th Infantry "Star" Division (5ID) headquarters, in Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Barangay Upi, Gamu town in Isabela......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

US: No reason for China to overreact to drills

There is no reason for China to overreact to the joint maritime patrol conducted by Manila, Washington, Tokyo and Canberra in the South China Sea as the activity is in line with freedom of navigation and international law, a White House official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

US, Japan Accelerate War Drills to Deter China

washington - The U.S. and Japan wrapped up a joint command post exercise late this week that analysts said was aimed at improving the coordination of their capabilities in dealing with threats from China.The Keen Edge 24 computer simulation exercise was intended 'to practice responses in the event of a crisis or contingency,' said the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as it began the exercise on February 1 and ended Thu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

US, Japan Accelerate War Drills to Deter China

washington - The U.S. and Japan wrapped up a joint command post exercise late this week that analysts said was aimed at improving the coordination of their capabilities in dealing with threats from China.The Keen Edge 24 computer simulation exercise was intended 'to practice responses in the event of a crisis or contingency,' said the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command as it began the exercise on February 1 and ended Thu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 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

Speaker seeks expanded Balikatan, appeals for increased US aid

Speaker Martin Romualdez asked his lawmaker-counterparts in US Congress for an expansion of joint military exercises in the Philippines and also sought an increased US foreign military financing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

OPPO to launch the new OPPO Reno11 Series 5G in the Philippines on February 1

OPPO to launch the new OPPO Reno11 Series 5G in the Philippines on February 1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Philippines Job Market Records a 10% Surge in Annual Hiring: foundit Insights Tracker

foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), one of the leading talent platforms, today published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for December 2023, formerly published as Monster Employment Index (MEI). According to the Philippines Fit report, there was a (10%) increase in the annual hiring activity from December 2022 to December 2023. The index reached 128 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Philippines, US hold another joint activity in West Philippine Sea

Naval forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command completed another joint activity in the West Philippine Sea yesterday, in what officials stressed was a show of commitment of both nations to boost regional security and stability......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

New Toyota Tamaraw to launch in Q4

The iconic Toyota Tamaraw is all set to make its return this year, with Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) planning to launch the next generation model in the fourth quarter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

USAID to launch $30 million initiative to boost higher education in Philippines

The US Agency for International Development is set to launch this year a $30-million initiative to help strengthen the country’s higher education system, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PCO to launch Bagong Pilipinas digibox

As the Philippines switches from analog to digital terrestrial broadcasting this year, the Presidential Communications Office will launch the “Bagong Pilipinas” digibox to ease the transition for Filipinos who still have their analog televisions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

GAC Motor plans to launch 6 new MPVs this year

Automotive firm GAC Motor Philippines continues to expand its product offerings as it plans to launch at least six new multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer

The fact-finding team on the disappearance of a labor organizer said that there are eyewitness reports that the Philippine military is involved. The post Eyewitnesses say military involved in abducting labor organizer appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Padilla naglektyur sa citizen military course

Nagbigay ng mensahe si Senador Robin Padilla sa pagsisimula ng Basic Citizen Military Course sa Senado na dapat palaging handa ang mga empleyado ng gobyerno. The post Padilla naglektyur sa citizen military course first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case

To recall, the two activists, Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, both in their early 20s, were kidnapped and held in secret custody for 17 days in September last year. Presented at a press conference purportedly to announce that they had surrendered, the two instead accused the military of abducting them. Taken by surprise, the authorities were shocked into releasing them pronto. The post Military hubris at play in envi activists’ case appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

BTS RM naka-military band uniform at may saxophone viral na

KAHIT abala sa mandatory military service ng South Korea, hindi pa rin nakakatakas sa mata ng publiko si RM, ang isa sa miyembro ng K-Pop sensation na BTS. Kumakalat ngayon sa X (dating Twitter) ang litrato ng global K-Pop star na kabilang sa military band. Makikita sa viral photo na suot ni RM ang pulang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention

Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Annual Stockholders Meeting of UnionBank slated on April 26

The annual stockholders' meeting of Union Bank of the Philippines will be held virtually on April 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024