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Balikatan 2024: Evolving Exercise Sharpens Regional Defense
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The annual Balikatan military exercise kicks off this April 22, and this year’s iteration promises to be bigger and more complex than ever. The Philippines’ Armed Forces spokesperson, Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, highlighted the exercise’s unique characteristic: its constant adaptation to address contemporary security challenges. “Balikatan” translates to “shoulder-to-shoulder” in…
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PROTECT 2024
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Mark your calendars for June 28, 2024, for the 16th PROTECT conference on“Doing Business Amidst New Threats.” Join us at the New World Makati Hotel,Philippines, for insightful discussions and strategies in navigating today’s securitychallenges. Tremendous challenges ushered the beginning of this decade – pandemic,economic collapse, a rush towards digitalization and…
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US and Philippines Enhance Maritime Cooperation Amid South China Sea Tensions
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In a significant diplomatic development, the United States and the Philippines have intensified discussions on bolstering combined maritime activities and joint patrols to support the Philippines’ lawful exercise of its rights in the South China Sea. The US Department of Defense issued a statement detailing the outcomes of discussions between…
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PNP General Disavows Alleged Niece Claiming Military Rank, Faces EDSA Busway Violation
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A recent incident along the restricted-access EDSA busway has ignited a serious debate. A motorist, who boldly claimed to be the niece of a high-ranking police official, was apprehended for flagrant unauthorized use of the particular bus lane. The situation took a disturbing turn when the motorist, also asserting to…
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Filipino Seafarers Among Crew of Ship Seized by Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Sunday that four Filipino seafarers were among the crew aboard an Israeli-linked container ship seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries was intercepted on Saturday morning near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway linking the Persian Gulf with the…
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Chinese Coast Guard Shadows Philippine Research Mission Near Scarborough Shoal
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In a tense maritime encounter, the Chinese Coast Guard closely monitored and shadowed the Philippine research vessel BRP H Ventura and the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang as they navigated towards Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough or Panatag Shoal. Ray Powell, a former US Air Force official…
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PNP Bolsters Efforts Against Online Sexual Abuse of Children
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In response to alarming statistics revealing the Philippines as the second-ranked country globally in the prevalence of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ramped up its efforts to combat this heinous crime. BGen. Portia Manalad, Director of the PNP Women and Children…
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Rising Tide of Cybercrime
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149 Women and Children Victims in the Philippines in 2024 In the Philippines, the rise of cybercrime has become a pressing concern, with recent statistics revealing a staggering 149 cases involving women and children in the first half of 2024. This alarming revelation comes from the report of PNP-ACG Director…
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