MANILA – Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo has confirmed that the US and the Philippines have “begun discussions” on negotiating and concluding a possible bilateral free trade agreement. Rodolfo said the talks took place during a meeting underRead more
Subic-BlogThe United States vowed to continue to support the Philippines' fight against terrorism and the rehabilitation of Marawi City while stressing the importance of upholding the rule of law and human rights. This was discussed at the annual bilateralRead more
Subic-Blog“This is the very advocacy Luis is espousing – a clean and good government for the people, that cost his life. Let us not waste it,” Tolito said. Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa slammedRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment in various areas, including human rights, which had been a sore point in the two countries' ties. “The U.S. and Philippine delegations emphasized the importance ofRead more
Subic-Blog“Reintegration is a very important matter that every overseas and migrant Filipino should be aware of. While we continue to work in foreign lands for the benefit of our family and our country, let us not forget that mostRead more
Subic-BlogLONDON — Global stocks fell yesterday as investors awaited US Senate developments over a big tax reform package. Oil prices surged, meanwhile, after the OPEC oil cartel extended productions cuts. KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany's DAX was down 0.9Read more
Subic-BlogMANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte brought in a special guest on Friday to rally troops battling Islamic State followers in the south – US action hero Steven Seagal. The star of 80s and 90s hits like “Hard to Kill”Read more
Subic-BlogThe government did not say where the aircraft will be deployed but the poorly-equipped Philippine military has long been seeking new attack planes to deal with Muslim extremists in the south and communist rebels in rural areas of theRead more
Subic-BlogIn its official Twitter account, the Philippine Embassy in the US posted a photo of Romualdez and Trump during their meeting on November 29. Romualdez served as special envoy to the US before accepting Malacañang's nomination as ambassador toRead more
Subic-BlogAs per Embraer, the Philippines will deploy the A-29 “for close air support, … reports that the Philippines' A-29 contract is valued at $ 99 million U.S.. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogBy Marc Jayson Cayabyab (The Philippine Star) | Updated December 1, … “Let us remember that Bonifacio fought for the country's independence. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogWARSAW, Poland — Representatives of the American and Polish governments Wednesday publicly unveiled a 19th century painting that was looted by the Nazis during World War II and recovered by the FBI in Pennsylvania. The ceremony marked one ofRead more
Subic-BlogFor nearly 50 years, the NPA has been waging a prolonged revolutionary insurgency against what it sees as successive Philippine governments that serve the interests of U.S. imperialism rather than poor people and Indigenous communities in resource-rich rural areas.Read more
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines – On the 154th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, President Rodrigo Duterte called on Filipinos to join in his government's … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogKim Jong-un managed to prove all of us wrong. Last Tuesday, he launched a missile that qualifies for intercontinental range. That missile, fired … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe likelihood of U.S. tax cuts hurting outsourcing companies in the Philippines, possibly even causing job losses, also spurred risk aversion. "There is … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogNov 29 (Reuters) – Philippine shares fell on Wednesday, set for a third consecutive day of losses, while other markets trod water as investors assessed North Korea's latest missile test. North Korea said it had successfully tested a powerfulRead more
Subic-BlogThe president who took office in June 2016 has backtracked on a lot of things, such as commuting to work from a far-off island and severing U.S. military support. What about a revolutionary government that could let him replaceRead more
Subic-BlogThis month, the United States and the Philippines carried out another one of their series of military exercises and engagements. The engagement, which occurred under the SALAKNIB banner, is testament to a bilateral defense relationship that is on theRead more
Subic-BlogMILITARY ALLIANCE. Philippine and US troops hold 12-day lessons and exercises in Salaknib, a program that aims to boost the decades-long … Google Alert – philippine US
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