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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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 […].....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»