Philippines, South Korea to hold first joint military exercise
The Philippines defense ministry did not provide other details of the exercise, except that it will involve South Korean marines and will be held in October.
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Philippine government expert urges adoption of small nuclear reactors
Carlo Arcilla, director of the Department of Science and Technology, said the advanced nuclear reactors could provide the country with continuous energy with zero pollution.
Philippine bread price hike due to inflation, not flour shortage: Association
A spokesman said that while there is an ongoing problem in Russia and Ukraine wheat exports, this will not directly affect the Philippines since its three major sources for wheat…
Philippines joins Rimpac naval exercise, biggest in the world
Thirty-eight ships, four submarines, nine national land forces and more than 170 aircraft from 26 countries will participate in the naval exercise.
Philippines facing shortage of cybersecurity talent: Study
The staff shortage, the study noted, could lead to oversights in process and procedures; failure to be aware of all threats in the network; and lack of time to conduct proper risk…
P13 trillion debt and how to pay it: The monster awaiting Bongbong Marcos
Think tank Ibon Foundation said the government has to choose from borrowing more, spending less and increasing taxes to generate income and pay off debts.
Philippine restaurants struggle to source supply, meet demand
Industry experts propose this may persist as pandemic lockdowns in China – a critical trans-shipment hub – disrupt logistics while the Ukraine invasion cuts access to food…
Philippines protests China’s fishing ban extending to Philippine waters
China’s annual summer fishing prohibition covers waters down to the 12th parallel of the South China Sea, including the Paracel Islands near Vietnam and Panatag (Scarborough)…
Students back to campuses by August: Education department
The Philippines was the last country to reopen its schools in November last year for the conduct of physical classes amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marcos stand on West Philippine Sea a ‘welcome sea change’: Carpio
The South China Sea, which includes the West Philippine Sea and parts of the country’s EEZ, straddles one of the world’s busiest sea lanes atop what is believed to be large…