But the seizure of Backpage, which formed far-reaching links across Asia using an illicit call centre business in the Philippines, marks only a minor win in the war against trafficking networks. Now subject to an FBI seizure notice, theRead more
Subic-BlogRead about how the budget deficit last year was narrower than the target. On U.S.-China trade tensions, Diokno said he doesn't expect it to impact the Philippines, at least in the near term. "I don't know where the tradeRead more
Subic-BlogIt only takes one decision from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Philippines' seaweed products to continue making headway in the United States (US). And several position papers later, the Philippine government finally won. USDA announced recentlyRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA (Reuters) – Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment company Go-Jek is looking to expand into the Philippines, Manila's transport regulator said on Friday, just days after Uber Technologies Inc shut down its local business as part of itsRead more
Subic-Blog(In this April 19 story, corrects to Australia, Japan second attendance in exercises.)) MANILA (Reuters) – Australian and Japanese troops are joining for the second time annual U.S.–Philippine military exercises involving thousands of troops, as the two-week drills moveRead more
Subic-BlogPresident Donald Trump and has struck up a cordial correspondence with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, whose relationship with the U.S. leader's predecessor was largely defined by insults and slurs. Trump has also expressed his interest in a potential tradeRead more
Subic-BlogBalikatan 34-2018 is an annual US–Philippine multilateral military exercise focused on mutual defense, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. This year's exercise will focus on interoperability training events designed to enhance the capabilities of US and Philippine armed forces.Read more
Subic-BlogRecently completed, the Longchamp flagship — the French brand's biggest store in the US — is now gearing up for its official opening, May 3. As well as enjoying a prime location on Manhatten, the store has more thanRead more
Subic-BlogA Filipino activist was denied entry to the United States yesterday and is being detained at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a move at least one colleague believes may be connected to US President Donald Trump's move toRead more
Subic-BlogU.S. Air Force Airmen will participate in exchanges that will cover command and control tactics and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief … The exchange is the sixth iteration of the U.S.–Philippine Air Contingent established by U.S. Pacific Command andRead more
Subic-BlogPhilippines' Duterte Says He Ordered Investigation of Australian Nun … MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he ordered the investigation into a 71-year-old Australian nun for "disorderly conduct", justifying it as a legal … "YouRead more
Subic-Blog… change of command ceremony of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Duterte said he would be insulted by religious personalities and foreigners. “It's a violation of sovereignty,” he said, accusing Fox of badmouthing his administration. “You do notRead more
Subic-BlogNo less than US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim and Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana were present during the activity. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the construction for a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief storageRead more
Subic-Blog"It will be under control, but when the Americans are here, they will have free use of those facilities," Lorenzana said. EDCA is an agreement that allows the US military to construct facilities and pre-position defense assets insideRead more
Subic-BlogOn Tuesday, Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Ambassador Sung Kim led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) warehouse that will be used to house equipment and supplies critical toRead more
Subic-BlogThe Philippine construction industry is expected to continue to expand in real terms over the forecast period (2018 – 2022), with investments in … Under the governments flagship Build, Build, Build program, the government outlined plans to invest PHP8.1Read more
Subic-BlogAmong the business deals signed between the two countries includes a loan agreement with China agreeing to help fund the construction of the Chico Pump Irrigation Project in Northern Luzon. The Philippines Ministry of Finance said that the loanRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines – A military deal signed between the Philippines and the US in 2014 will finally proceed with the construction of the first facility in Basa Air Base in Pampanga in northern Luzon. The Enhanced Defense Cooperation AgreementRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines — State prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman asked the Sandiganbayan to order former senator Jinggoy Estrada to explain why he should not be cited in contempt for allegedly making false claims just to secure theRead more
Subic-BlogIt is unclear what obligation RCBC has to Bangladesh Bank and whether U.S. law would apply. The Philippine bank said it had received advice from lawyers in the United States that it had “strong and valid” defences against anyRead more
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