Philippines to receive coastal surveillance radar system from Japan
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the first recipient of Japan’s newly launched Official Security Assistance (OSA).
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President Marcos vows whole-of-government approach vs POGOs, drugs
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos vowed on Friday a whole-of-government approach in the crackdown on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and narcotics in the country.
Marcos Jr. backs nomad visa issuance to boost tourism
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has backed a proposal to issue nomad visas to attract long-term foreign visitors to the country.
Senators express support for military agreement with Japan
MANILA, Philippines — The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) is likely to breeze through the Senate – which needs to ratify it – with Senate President Francis Escudero voicing his full support for the agreement.
Philippines, Japan ink military access agreement
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan are deepening security and maritime cooperation including in the cyber domain following the signing of a landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) yesterday.
Partido Federal forges alliance with National Unity Party
MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), chaired by President Marcos, forged an alliance with the National Unity Party (NUP) on Saturday, with the Chief Executive reiterating the coalition is more than just “a marriage of convenience.”
Marcos needs more time to choose DepEd chief
MANILA, Philippines — Picking the next education secretary was harder than he thought, President Marcos said yesterday, so he is giving himself more time to find the “right person” for the job vacated last week by his Vice President.
Private college entrance exams now free for poor
MANILA, Philippines — A bill mandating private higher education institutions to waive college entrance examination fees and charges of poor but qualified students has lapsed into law.