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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Ex-VPs Binay, Leni decline SONA invite
MANILA, Philippines — Former vice presidents Jejomar Binay and Leni Robredo have sent their regrets to the July 22 State of the Nation Address of President Marcos, while former president Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, have yet to confirm their attendance.
Marina: Avoid Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has taken a proactive stance on seafarer safety, urging shipping lines to avoid high-risk areas such as the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
EDITORYAL — Babala sa mga pulis na nagba-bodyguard sa VIPs | Pilipino Star Ngayon
KAHIT tinaasan na ang sahod ng mga pulis, patuloy pa rin silang nagsa-sideline bilang bodyguard o security escort ng mga mayayamang tao o very important persons (VIPs). Ngayon pati ang pag-eeskort sa mga Chinese na opisyal ng Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) ay pinasok na rin. Malaki ang kinikita ng mga pulis na nag-eeskort sa POGO official na umaabot umano sa P40,000 buwan-buwan. Noong nakaraang buwan, dalawang miyembro ng Special Action Force (SAF) ang sinibak sa puwesto dahil sa pag-eskort sa Chinese na opisyal ng POGO na nakatira sa Ayala-Alabang. Ang dalawang SAF ay nakadestino sa Mindanao pero narito sa Metro Manila at binantayan ang Chinese. Sinibak din ang siyam na superiors ng dalawang SAF troopers.
Tolentino, Hoffman pass hurdles, earn slots to Paris
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will have 22 valiant bets to the Paris Olympics slated July 26 to Aug. 11 after hurdlers John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman secured tickets to the French capital.
Dimayuga roars to 4-stroke triumph in Singapore Open
MANILA, Philippines -- Enrique Dimayuga saved his best for last at the Dendra nine, a challenging course he had grappled with over the past three days, delivering a stunning performance with an eagle-spiked 32 and dominating the field to secure the Singapore Open Amateur crown at the Orchid Country Club.
The persistence of digital vulnerabilities and the need for cyber resilience
The recent cyberattacks on government agencies reveal a disturbing pattern and a malicious intent. Ransomware and hacking incidents, including those involving the Department of Science and Technology, the Philippine National Police, and others, demonstrate a deliberate effort to steal data, disrupt services and cause anxiety among the public.
Israel 'evaluating' new Hamas 'ideas' on halting Gaza war
The Hamas militant group said Wednesday it had sent new "ideas" to Qatari mediators aimed at ending the nearly nine-month Gaza war with Israel.