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Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say
“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making." The post Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Avida Land brings 3D street art to South Park
Avida Land, the upper mid-income residential brand of property giant Ayala Land, has transformed South Park District, a 6.6-hectare township in Muntinlupa, into a vibrant community following the unveiling last Feb. 3 of an interactive canvas with 3D paintings......»»
US Officials Warn of New Axis of Evil With China at the Fore
WASHINGTON - U.S. military and defense officials are increasingly concerned that as China and Russia forge ever stronger ties, they might attempt to challenge Western unity and eventually alter the balance of power on the world stage.The commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific told lawmakers on the House Armed Services Committee that the evolving relationship between Beijing and Moscow is a "big portion" of.....»»
Building your own family legacy with Ayala Land Ready Residences
Perhaps the most important goal of any family is to find a safe and secure home to settle down, establish themselves, flourish, and achieve various life aspirations. These accomplishments constitute a legacy that hopefully makes a mark, endures and even grows stronger......»»
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......»»
‘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......»»
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.....»»
Philippines, Sweden discuss South China Sea, defense cooperation
Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson also discussed climate change, the war in Ukraine and cross-strait tensions with Defense Undersecretary Irineo Espino. .....»»
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......»»
‘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......»»
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......»»
Inter-agency committee formed to streamline land acquisition for nat l railway projects
The government has created an inter-agency committee to standardize the process of land acquisition for the implementation of the country’s railway projects......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Balik-Tanaw | In defense of life’s sanctity
The season of Lent invites us to commemorate Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. In this holy season, we are called to reflect on Christ, who was beaten by Roman soldiers, humiliated, stripped naked, wounded, hung on a cross, and suffered until death. The post Balik-Tanaw | In defense of life’s sanctity appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
OCD welcomes partnership with Canada on disaster risk reduction
The Office of Civil Defense and officials of the Canadian embassy held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on OCD’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management on Dec. 21, 2023, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City......»»