Tag: Philippines
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Marcos’ Masterstroke: Alliances Fortify Philippines Against China’s Sea Aggression
In a bold move against China’s encroachment in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been hailed for his strategic approach of forming alliances with global powers. This strategy, according to former Senator Panfilo Lacson, has proven effective in countering threats from China. Lacson, a senatorial candidate backed by the administration, expressed…
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Philippines and Czech Republic Strengthen Defense Bonds in Historic Meeting
In a significant diplomatic move, the defense ministers of the Philippines and the Czech Republic met at the Makati Shangri-La in Manila, reinforcing their commitment to deepen defense cooperation. This meeting, led by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová, aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s strategy to enhance…
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New Comelec Rules Shake Up Election Survey Landscape: Registration Now Mandatory!
In a groundbreaking move, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Manila has mandated that all survey firms must now register with the Comelec’s Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) before they can conduct and publicly share election surveys. This directive, outlined in Resolution No. 11117, was announced on Thursday and marks a significant shift in…
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Albay Cancels 2025 Magayon Festival Due to Election Rules
The provincial government of Albay has decided to cancel the 2025 Magayon Festival to comply with a Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution. The decision was made after a meeting with various government officials, prompted by Comelec Resolution 11060, which bans the use of public funds for social services from March 28 to May 11, 45…
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Philippines Tightens Grip on US Poultry Imports Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
In a decisive move to curb the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manila has expanded its temporary import ban to include poultry products from four additional US states. The decision, announced on Thursday, targets Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, following confirmed H5N1 bird flu outbreaks reported…
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Philippines Boosts ITBPM Sector with CREATE MORE Act Implementation
The recent signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act is set to enhance the stability, cost-efficiency, and attractiveness of the Philippines as a hub for information technology and business process management (ITBPM). The IT and…
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Duterte’s Missed Opportunity: Philippines Struggles to Protect West Philippine Sea and Philippine Rise from China
In a revealing interview on state-run Radyo Pilipinas, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte for failing to safeguard the Philippines’ interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Despite Duterte’s friendly relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Beijing, Enrile pointed out that the national interest in the WPS was…
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Court of Appeals Rejects Plea of Degamo Assassins: Justice Prevails in High-Profile Case
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeals has firmly rejected the appeal of two suspects involved in the brutal assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on March 4, 2023. The 33-page ruling from the appellate court’s 4th Division dismissed the plea by Joric Labrador and Benjie Rodriguez, who were captured on video…
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