Tag: Security
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Double the Fun, Double the Security: Negros Oriental Gears Up for Major Events
In a bold move to ensure safety, the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) has vowed to protect thousands of attendees at two major overlapping events in March. The Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet, set for March 9 to 17, and the Regional Junior/Senior/Cadet Encampment of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP)…
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Negros Oriental Poised to Lead Development in New Negros Island Region
Negros Oriental is set to spearhead progress within the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), thanks to its enhanced security and economic conditions. This was highlighted during a campaign rally for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates at the Governor Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City on February 20, 2025. Senator…
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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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Military Bolsters Presence in Zamboanga City to Enhance Security
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has declared an increase in military personnel in Zamboanga City to aid the local police in maintaining law and order. This announcement came on Thursday following a visit by Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, the head of Westmincom, to the…
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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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Philippines Commends Japan’s Role in Promoting Stability in the Indo-Pacific
In a significant acknowledgment at the 14th Japan-ASEAN Defense Vice-Ministerial Forum in Fukuoka, the Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) praised Japan for its pivotal role in maintaining a free, stable, resilient, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. DND Undersecretary Ignacio Madriaga, during the forum held on February 11, 2025, expressed gratitude for Japan’s proactive stance amidst…
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President Marcos Jr. Urges Military to Guarantee Fair and Peaceful 2025 Midterm Elections
In a stirring call to action, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has tasked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with the crucial mission of ensuring the 2025 midterm elections are conducted in a peaceful, credible, and orderly manner. Speaking at an oath-taking ceremony for newly-promoted AFP generals and flag officers, as well as graduates…
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Philippine Army and ULAP Sign Agreement to Enhance Reserve Forces and ROTC
In a significant move to bolster its reserve forces and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the Philippine Army (PA) has entered into a partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). The agreement was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the Army’s headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City,…
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Philippine Army’s Full Force of 115,000 to Ensure Safety During Midterm Elections
In a significant move to safeguard the upcoming midterm elections, the entire Philippine Army, comprising 115,000 troops, will collaborate with the Philippine National Police (PNP). Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, the head of the Philippine Army, emphasized the commitment of all soldiers to the success of this democratic process. While not all will be on the…
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