Author: Brian Corpuz
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Philippines and Allies Strengthen Regional Security Through Multilateral Maritime Drills
The Philippine Navy, alongside its allies from Canada and the United States, conducted the seventh Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone on February 12, 2025. This exercise, aimed at bolstering regional security, saw the participation of the Philippine Navy’s BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) and the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa…
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Japan Allocates PHP168 Million for Open RAN Lab at University of the Philippines
In a significant move to bolster digital infrastructure, Japan has committed approximately PHP168 million to fund the Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) laboratory at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. The agreement was sealed during a ceremony at the new Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) office in Pasay City, where Foreign Affairs Secretary…
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Philippine Economic Zone Authority Welcomes 20 Japanese Factories Seeking Investment Opportunities
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) recently hosted a delegation from Okayama, Japan, as part of an initiative to explore business prospects within the Philippines. This mission, which involved 20 manufacturing companies, was co-organized by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Osaka, aiming to enhance economic relations between Manila and Tokyo. During the visit, these firms…
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Surigao City Sees Influx of International Yachts in Early 2025
Surigao City has become a bustling stopover for international yacht enthusiasts in the early months of 2025. The city has welcomed 51 foreign cruisers aboard 10 yachts since January, reinforcing its reputation as a favored destination for global sailors. These visitors have primarily anchored in the city to handle their immigration paperwork at the local…
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Vietnam Surges Ahead in Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy
In 2024, Vietnam’s digital economy experienced a remarkable expansion, contributing 18.3% to the nation’s GDP and achieving an annual growth rate exceeding 20%. This growth rate is triple that of Vietnam’s overall GDP and marks the highest in Southeast Asia, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC)…
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DILG Urges Governors to Equip Police with Motorcycles for Swift 911 Response
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on provincial governors to purchase motorcycles for local police forces to enhance their response times to emergencies reported via the national 911 hotline. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the necessity of this initiative during the 7th General Assembly of the League of Provinces of…
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Two Arrested in Pasay City with P68 Million Worth of Shabu
In a significant anti-drug operation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) apprehended two individuals and confiscated shabu valued at PHP68 million in Pasay City. The operation took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, and was reported the following day. The suspects, identified by their aliases Aldrich, aged 28, and Rudy, aged 32, were caught during…
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NEDA Seeks to Foster Unity Among Negros Island Region Provinces
BACOLOD CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is working to build a cohesive relationship among the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor as it sets up its office in the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Arecio Casing Jr., who serves as the concurrent officer-in-charge Regional Director for NEDA-NIR, highlighted…
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LTO Distributes Over 1,200 Tricycle Plates in Marikina, Tackles Backlog
In a significant move to address the backlog of license plates, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) successfully distributed 1,223 license plates to tricycle operators and drivers in Marikina City on February 7, 2025. The event, which took place on a Friday, was a collaborative effort led by LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, alongside…
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