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With the signing of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act (SRDP Act), the Philippines is now ready to take long strides toward strengthening its defense manufacturing capabilities, ready to achieve self-reliance in defense before aiming to become a key player in the global defense market. This is according to Senator Migz Zubiri, the father of […]
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea inked the implementation program of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation for 2024-2029 during the first state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the country. The deal was signed by Tourism Secretary […]
At Monday’s flag-raising ceremony of the House of Representatives, guest speaker South Cotabato Representative Peter Miguel emphasized the crucial role of the government in safeguarding the nation’s maritime resources. Miguel expounded on the theme, “Pamana ng Karagatan: Ating Alagaan para sa Kinabukasan,” stressing the need for collective action in preserving the Philippines’ maritime heritage for […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) in collaboration with the World Bank successfully held a consultative meeting today at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel to discuss and provide inputs for the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Philippines for 2025-2028. Quirino Governor Dax Cua, ULAP National President, emphasized the importance of […]
As a party to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, the Philippine government should formulate better investment pitches for prospective foreign investors to successfully land more investments for the country. Former Senate President Migz Zubiri made this statement during the hearing of the Senate Special Oversight Committee on the RCEP Agreement chaired by Senate […]
The aid extended by the Philippines to Afghan refugees – allowing a limited number of Afghan nationals to go to the Philippines while their US Special Immigrant Visas are being processed – is proof of the compassionate and humane nature of Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this in his recent manifestation before the Senate plenary […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero lauded the United States for its groundbreaking decision to allocate an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, marking a historic step in strengthening the country’s defense capabilities. “This is indeed a first!” Escudero said about the substantial investment aimed at modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines […]
Senator Robin Padilla hailed the strong and deep friendship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic, even as he voiced hopes these ties will endure. Padilla, who visited the Czech Republic to observe how it regulates the use of medical cannabis, noted that while diplomatic ties between the two countries started in 1973 their relationship […]
Senator Loren Legarda asserted the Philippines’ role in promoting the sustainability of marine resources around the world. “The leadership of coastal nations is crucial for the protection of our oceans–those who experience the sands of Deauville in France, the Arribada in Tamarindo in Costa Rica, and the seaside cliffs of Palawan know full well what […]
For the second straight year, The Philippines has been recognized as an Emerging Muslim-friendly non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destination in the 2024 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). The citation was announced at the Halal in Travel Global Summit held recently in Singapore. The Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) is an annual report benchmarking destinations […]