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Opinion

Wanna join the PH Army?

Are we seeing a marked rise in the number of patriotic Filipinos willing to give up their lives in defense of our country? That’s one conclusion we can draw from a recent news report the Philippine Army has seen an exponential rise in the number of persons applying to become …

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Closer maritime cooperation

Many eyes and ears, at home and abroad, will be tuned in to the meeting on Tuesday next week between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken – likely for discussions on cooperation and security matters. This will precede a planned summit in Washington, DC next …

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Bringing healthcare closer to the people

The Department of Health is taking a big leap forward in ensuring quality healthcare to Filipinos, particularly those in the margins of society and in the far-flung rural areas. We’re referring to the recent opening of the first Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) center in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. …

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$1 billion US investments in PH

If there’s one clear indication that Philippine-American relations have not only been revitalized but also quite possibly reached even greater heights than before is the decision of the Biden administration to send a high-level trade and investment mission to the country from March 11-12. The delegation, headed by US Secretary …

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Rising to El Niño challenge

As early as April last year, the government has had its guns at the ready to effectively address the projected El Niño phenomenon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in July reminded the public a strong El Niño would likely persist until February 2024, and that global …

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Need for diplomatic solutions

We add our thoughts to the suggestion of diplomatic observers and strategists that the Philippines must strengthen its maritime and air capabilities to defend its territory. The other day, one analyst suggested the government must now focus on external threats, given China’s harassing actions towards the Philippines in the latter’s …

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Responsible gun ownership

Lawmakers and gun control advocates are up in arms over the policy change announced recently by the Philippine National Police easing the rules on gun ownership. Under the new IRR of the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition Regulation or Republic Act 10591 proposed by the PNP, the civilians may …

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Australia in ASEAN?

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has laid down the Philippine card when he expressed support this week for Australia’s possible inclusion in the largely economic bloc Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The President was responding to newsmen’s questions on the idea of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ebrahim to allow Australia, …

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El Niño causes big losses to farmers

The current El Niño weather phenomenon has caused extensive damage to agriculture, with nearly P1 billion worth of crops as of the end of last month. According data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Western Visayas posted the highest crop losses worth P564 million, followed by …

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Rising ripples at WPS

We have our hand for European Union ambassador Luc Veron who has expressed serious concern over China’s latest menacing maneuvers against Philippine resupply vessels that resulted in a collision in the disputed West Philippine Sea. At the same time, we applaud Speaker Martin Romualdez who reaffirmed the other day the …

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