Philippines aggressively pushing free trade deal with US
The Philippines continues to aggressively push for a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Gibo denies China claim on Ayungin deal
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has again clarified that there is no internal or gentleman’s agreement between the Philippines and China on the Ayungin Shoal, particularly on the fate of the BRP Sierra Madre......»»
Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security
Tensions in the peasant community of Lupang Tartaria flared up starting April 16 when armed security forces from Jarton Security Agency, Inc. began threatening to erect a barricade around the vicinity. In response, the farmers erected their own fence and set up a protest camp. The post Tartaria farmers defend community despite assaults, arson from armed security appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PH, France to start VFA talks in May
The Philippines and France might start talking formally next month about a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This agreement would let their militaries do joint exercises in the Philippines. Ambassador Marie Fontanel, the top French diplomat in Manila, said at a briefing on Thursday that they’re currently drafting the agreement and getting ready for negotiations, possibly.....»»
Cebu Football Club hosts Maharlika Manila in PFL on Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants are gunning for their third straight win in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL) by hosting the visiting Maharlika Taguig FC tomorrow, Saturday, April 27, at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, here. Four matches are scheduled tomorrow in the PFL, including the No. 3.....»»
Philippines pushes inclusion in US-Japan minerals deal
The Department of Trade and Industry is urging the US and Japan to include the Philippines in the existing critical minerals agreement of both countries......»»
ADB, Buskowitz Solar ink $12 million loan for rooftop panels
The Asian Development Bank has signed a $12 million (P675 million) loan agreement with Buskowitz Solar Inc. for the installation of solar panel systems in commercial and industrial buildings’ rooftops in the Philippines......»»
Laufey sets another Manila concert for 2024
Grammy-winning Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey will be visiting the Philippines twice within a matter of months this 2024......»»
RLC, PRA partner to raise bar for retirement living
Robinsons Land Corp. has joined forces with the Philippine Retirement Authority to elevate retirement living in the country......»»
ABS-CBN shows back on Channel 2
The Lopezes have found another platform where they can air ABS-CBN shows, signing a content partnership agreement with the network that took over their frequencies......»»
ABS-CBN shows return to channel 2 via Villar s AMBS
Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS) and ABS-CBN Corporation have inked an agreement that will officially bring iconic Filipino entertainment programs and relevant news to more audiences via free-to-air channel ALLTV......»»
Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment
Bayan reiterated that after 38 military training sessions, Balikatan has nothing to show in modernizing the Philippines’ defense forces and enhancing local capabilities to secure the country’s territories. The post Groups insist Balikatan exercises harmful to Filipinos, environment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
From the Newsrooms: April 7 to 20, 2024
"IT'S COMPLICATED." The two words were all President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had to say about his relationship with the Duterte family. The president and his predecessor however were ready to exchange barbs about various issues, but most prominently, about the "gentleman's agreement" between Rodrigo Duterte and Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). News picked up every sign of the deepening rift that has cracked Te.....»»
BDO Unibank, SM Keppel land: Notice of Merger
BDO Unibank Inc. announces a merger agreement with SM Keppel Land Inc., with BDO as the surviving entity......»»
Beijing denies its South China Sea deal with former Philippine leader Duterte was a secret
China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs claims that its gentlemans agreement with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a secret and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal......»»
Lapu-Lapu Heroes rule Kadaugan sa Mactan netfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu Heroes ruled the second Kadaugan sa Mactan Inter-Club Tournament 2024 over the weekend at the Lapu-Lapu Tennis Club. The host team defeated the visiting Villa Estrella Tuburan in the championships to pocket the P100,000 purse. Villa Estrella Tuburan didn’t go home empty handed as they received a P50,000 runners-up.....»»
Philippines to hold military exercise with US amid escalating tensions with China
Manila [Philippines], April 20 (ANI): After reaffirming their bilateral ties at the unprecedented trilateral summit held at the White House on April 12, Philippines is set to hold a military exercise with the forces of US and Japan from April 22 to May 10, Nikkei Asia reported. "The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral traini.....»»
Año slams persistent talks on ‘gentleman’s agreement’
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denounced yesterday how persistent talk about a gentleman’s agreement, supposedly entered into between the previous administration and the Chinese government, is distracting and even dividing Filipinos on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue......»»
Philippines, New Zealand to sign VFA this year
The Philippines and New Zealand yesterday agreed to enhance military and economic ties, committing to finish a visiting forces pact, elevate their relationship to a comprehensive partnership and boost two-way trade......»»
NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development
In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»