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'There s today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed': Jaishankar in Singapore

Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there's today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed and the country is going to be a much bigger economy in the coming years. Jaishankar, who reached Singapore earlier today as part of his three-nation visit, said apart from increase in ease of living and ease of doing business, India is ramping up its infrastructure.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

'There s today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed': Jaishankar in Singapore

Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there's today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed and the country is going to be a much bigger economy in the coming years. Jaishankar, who reached Singapore earlier today as part of his three-nation visit, said apart from increase in ease of living and ease of doing business, India is ramping up its infrastructure.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Hear ye, I will ease your burden but when? (2nd of 2 parts)

The Ease of Paying Taxes Act touches on one “problematic” process that occurs after the filing of tax returns – the refund process which is generally viewed as time-consuming......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

US judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC’s Twitter probe

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is examining whether Elon Musk followed the law when filing the required paperwork about his purchases of Twitter stock, and whether his statements in relation to the deal were misleading.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

US defense secretary meeting with Pacific allies in Hawaii

pentagon - U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in Hawaii on Thursday to meet with leaders from Australia, Japan and the Philippines amid increasing concerns about Chinese military aggression in the Pacific.Defense officials said the talks would continue the allies' "historic progress" on cooperation in their defense industries and military activities, including air and missile defense.Bradley Bowma.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

US, China defense chiefs hold first call since 2022

Pentagon - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday, the first dialogue between the two countries' defense chiefs in nearly 17 months.The Pentagon said Austin and Chinese Admiral Dong Jun discussed "defense relations" and global security issues from Russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine to recent provocations from North Korea. A press release said Austin stressed the importa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics

Defense officials of the Philippines and the United States met to discuss the logistics capabilities in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, the Department of National Defense said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Philippines defense strategy operationalized

The Philippines is setting into motion a defense strategy focused on securing and protecting the country’s territorial waters, including marine resources, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

New Delhi raises target for defense exports

India is set to increase production of aircraft engines and gas turbines, aiming to become a major player in the arms tradeThe Indian government has increased its annual target for defense and aerospace production to $36 billion, while raising the export target to $6 billion. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the country aims to increase its production of jet engines and gas turbines to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near 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:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines mulls defense asset acquisition from Sweden

The Philippines, through the Department of National Defense , is exploring the possibility of acquiring defense assets from Sweden......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

EDCA with Canada, defense pact with UK – DND

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Tuesday that a memorandum of agreement or understanding with Canada on enhanced defense cooperation is in the works and may be signed soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

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

Swedens Defense Ministry Causes Panic with Dire War Warning – The Daily Guardian

Title: “Swedish Defense Officials Warn of Impending Conflict as NATO Membership Looms” In a shocking revelation, Swedish defense officials have issued a warning regarding the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

4th mode of Cha-cha

In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

DA to draft procurement guidelines for agricultural crises

The Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that they are in the process of drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations for a law clause, seeking to stabilize necessities and commodities supply while protecting consumers from unjustified price hikes during food shortages......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’

“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC

Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024