Tag: National Security
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Senator Urges Overhaul of Anti-Espionage Law Amid Rising Tensions
In the wake of a Chinese national’s arrest on espionage charges and escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has demanded swift action to bolster the nation’s Anti-Espionage Law. Hontiveros emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, ‘The Senate must immediately enhance our existing Anti-Espionage Law.’ She highlighted the…
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National Security Adviser Backs Agriculture Department’s Food Security Emergency Declaration
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has thrown his support behind the Department of Agriculture’s push to declare a ‘food security emergency’ aimed at lowering rice prices across the Philippines. Año emphasized that food security is integral to national security and aligns with the Marcos administration’s 15-point National Security Agenda, as detailed in the 2023 National…
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Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ Off Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, continues to linger off the coast of Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stated that the BRP Gabriela Silang has been closely observing the movements of…
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Philippine Army Declares Communist Insurgents Unable to Impact 2025 Elections
The Philippine Army has announced that the communist insurgents, specifically the New People’s Army (NPA), are no longer in a position to disrupt or sway the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. According to Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, the current weakened state of the NPA means they lack the power to influence the electoral process. This…
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Philippine Lawmaker Demands Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings
In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) returns an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess profits to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…
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Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings to Consumers
In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) refunds an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess earnings to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…
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Philippine Forces Vigilantly Monitor Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine military and coast guard are closely monitoring a massive Chinese Coast Guard vessel, dubbed the ‘monster ship’, which has been spotted near Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. Jonathan Malaya, Assistant Director General of the National Security Council, emphasized during a briefing that the Philippines is prepared to respond appropriately…
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Philippine Forces Monitor Chinese ‘Monster Ship’ in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine military and coast guard are vigilantly monitoring the movements of a massive Chinese Coast Guard vessel, dubbed the ‘monster ship’, which has been spotted near Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. Jonathan Malaya, Assistant Director General of the National Security Council, emphasized during a briefing that the Philippines is prepared…
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