Opinion

Ample proof that Philippine-American relations are on the upswing and expected to grow even stronger in the years ahead is the invitation extended by US President Joe Biden to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to join a three-way summit in Washington, DC with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April. This …

In a span of just five days this month, the Philippines managed to strengthen bilateral ties with two countries in Europe: Germany and the Czech Republic. In the process, President Marcos Jr. has brought home tangible benefits for the country in the form of trade and investments deals as well …

Visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has had his words loud and clear the expanded defense cooperation with the Philippines is “extraordinary” and underlined Washington’s expanding alliances are not aimed at China. That Blinken, who just flew in from a democracy summit in Seoul, stated this should remind the …

We heard it from the Task Force El Niño spokesman, who raised a bulletin of uneasiness, with the Department of Agriculture saying the weather phenomenon has caused at least P1.31 billion worth of agricultural damage as of mid-March. Now the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System is considering reducing the water …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …