Tag: National Security
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Senator Warns of Rising POGO-Linked Crimes Following Student Abduction
A recent raid on an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan, has raised alarms after the kidnapping of a student, believed to be connected to POGO activities. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has voiced serious concerns, suggesting that without immediate and strong action, more criminal activities targeting children could emerge. Gatchalian stressed the…
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Philippines Explores Alaska as a Key Source for Liquefied Natural Gas Amidst U.S. Pipeline Revival
In a strategic move to bolster its energy sector, the Philippines is eyeing Alaska as a potential supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG). This interest comes at a time when the Trump administration is pushing to revive the long-stalled USD44 billion Alaska LNG project, which has garnered significant support from President Donald Trump himself. The…
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APECO Seeks Czech Investment to Transform Aurora into Defense Manufacturing Hub
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is actively pursuing investments from the Czech Republic to establish Casiguran as a pivotal center for defense manufacturing in the Philippines. During a recent visit to Prague, APECO officials, including President and CEO Gil Taway IV and Business Development and Marketing Chief Gene Angelo Ferrer, received…
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Philippine Army Seeks More Reservists in Negros Oriental to Bolster Emergency Response
In a bid to strengthen its emergency response capabilities, the Philippine Army is urging more residents of Negros Oriental to volunteer for its Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB). The call comes as the battalion’s current numbers are below full capacity, according to Colonel William Pesase, head of the 703rd Community Defense Center. Pesase emphasized the critical…
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Philippine Army Seeks More Reservists in Negros Oriental for Emergency Response
The Philippine Army is intensifying its recruitment drive for the Ready Reserve Battalion (RRB) in Negros Oriental, urging more locals to volunteer and bolster the ranks needed for national emergencies and security support. Colonel William Pesase, leading the 703rd Community Defense Center, emphasized the critical role of reservists in responding to crises, including natural disasters…
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Philippine Army Expands 2025 ‘Katihan’ Exercise to Visayas and Mindanao
Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido announced that the 2025 ‘Combined Arms Exercise’ (CATEX) ‘Katihan’ will extend its reach to new locations in Bukidnon and Capiz, in addition to the usual training ground at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija. This expansion underscores the exercise’s national scope and the necessity to evaluate troop mobility across…
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Philippine Army Set to Bolster Defenses with New Missile Systems
In a recent announcement, Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido revealed that the military branch has secured funding to purchase short-range air defense missile systems. Speaking in Manila, Galido confirmed that the budget, allocated last year, is now actively being used to initiate the procurement process. This move is part of a broader strategy…
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National Security Adviser Declares NPA Leader’s Death a Major Setback for Insurgents
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has described the elimination of high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader Myrna Sularte as a significant setback for the faltering communist insurgency. Sularte, also known as Maria Malaya, served as the secretary of the NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee until her death during a confrontation with government forces in Barangay…
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Philippines Asserts Right to Enhance Defense Amid Chinese Criticism
MANILA – A high-ranking official from the National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines has firmly stated that the nation possesses the sovereign right to bolster its defense capabilities at its discretion. This statement comes in response to China’s disapproval of the Philippines’ efforts to upgrade its military systems, which the NSC official described as…
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Brawner Emphasizes Military Preparedness for Enhanced Security and Disaster Management
In a recent address to the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) at Shangri-la The Fort in Taguig City, General Romeo Brawner Jr., the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), underscored the critical need to enhance the nation’s military readiness. This enhancement is aimed at improving responses to both external security threats…
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