Advertisements


We are sorry, the requested page does not exist




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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Connecting technology to national security

Just as states prioritize the defense of their territory and sovereignty from an outside power, so should they keep strong lines of defense in cyberspace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

US Reveals Second Wave of Strikes on Houthis, Braces for Reprisals

U.S. and British officials are expressing optimism a day after the two countries unleashed what is now being described as two waves of strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, retaliation for weeks of Houthi attacks that have disrupted shipping and damaged vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.A U.S. defense official told VOA Friday that the initial assessment indicates the first wave of precision st.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

US Reveals Second Wave of Strikes on Houthis, Braces for Reprisals

U.S. and British officials are expressing optimism a day after the two countries unleashed what is now being described as two waves of strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, retaliation for weeks of Houthi attacks that have disrupted shipping and damaged vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.A U.S. defense official told VOA Friday that the initial assessment indicates the first wave of precision st.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

At Least 2 Killed in Houthi Strike on Commercial Ship

pentagon - An anti-ship ballistic missile launched Wednesday from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen killed two crew members on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, media reports said. It was the first fatal strike by Iran-backed Houthi militants since the onslaught on international shipping lanes began in mid-November.Three defense officials, who spoke to VOA on condition of anonymity, said the Houthi mis.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Forest fires rage in Benguet

Firefighters continue to extinguish two forest fires in Itogon, Benguet, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

US tells Marcos: Ask and we are here

The United States is ready to assist the Philippines during times of need, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson assured President Marcos on Tuesday, as the envoy highlighted how the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the two countries has helped the Philippines in the delivery of urgently needed aid......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

5 dead, 2 missing in Davao de Oro floods

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao reported five persons were confirmed dead while two others were still missing due to flooding and landslides in Davao de Oro province. During Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on Friday, OCD-Davao director Ednar G. Dayanghirang also said seven persons were injured […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

China warns Philippines against acts of infringement, provocation

BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson has warned the Philippine side not to take any rash action, and urged it to halt all acts of infringement and provocation. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks at a press conference Friday in response to a media inquiry about the Philippine president's recent claim that the country has no intention to pr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

A chat with US defense officials

One evening in San Francisco recently, as the weather was biting cold, I met an American citizen who gave our group a warm welcome in that vibrant city in Northern California......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Canino, Lady Spikers motivated by UAAP failed title defense

The lost season of La Salle will serve as a motivation for the Lady Spikers next year, star Angel Canino said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Russian and US forces sharing base in Niger Pentagon chief

Lloyd Austin clarified that Moscow's contingent does not have access to American troops or equipmentUS Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has confirmed that Russian forces are sharing a base with American troops in Niger, but downplayed concerns about the security of personnel stationed in the West African nation.Austin commented after an anonymous senior US defense official was cited by R.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Creamline banks on championship experience, trust amid threat to PVL title defense

The Creamline Cool Smashers are fighting an uphill battle as they attempt to keep their PVL All-Filipino championship on their side amid intense competition in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Choco Mucho’s Rondina holds the fort in historic win vs Creamline

It was a well-adjusted performance in terms of defense for reigning Most Valuable Player Sisi Rondina in Choco Mucho’s five-set victory over the Creamline Cool Smashers in the curtain raiser of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Local actions with ripple effects: Making waves through coastal cleanup efforts

Amid coastal communities in the country, an encouraging chapter in environmental stewardship is unfolding, showing how the public and private sectors can work hand in hand to become a line of defense towards the realization of cleaner coastlines and healthier marine ecosystems. As an archipelago, the Philippines is renowned for its stunning beaches framed by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Bolts stop hotshots cold

Locked in on defense, Meralco depowered the usually smooth-running Magnolia machine......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024