Philippine IP protections lag as regional economies shift to higher-value businesses THE Philippines is “way behind” on intellectual property (IP) rights protections, a crucial consideration for investors deciding to put money in the country, the Geneva Network said in a report released to journalists Tuesday.
AFP to probe Murad’s claim that military is ‘main source’ of Mindanao loose firearms The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it will investigate whether the military itself is indeed the “main source” of loose firearms in Mindanao, a claim made by Al Hajj Murad Ebrahim, interim Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). US govt tags Isis leader in PHL an intl terrorist THE US State Department tagged on Wednesday Hatib Hadjan Sawadjaan, linked to two suicide bombings in the Philippines, as an international terrorist along with 12 other individuals affiliated with, or leading…
Philippines urges UN to ratify ban on nuke tests The Philippines is urging eight countries, including the United States and China, to ratify the 1996 treaty that seeks to prohibit the testing of all types of nuclear weapons.
Foreign Investments Act changes secure House 2nd reading-OK Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) said passage of a Duterte administration priority measure amending the Republic Act 7042 or the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991 to exclude the “practice of professions” from the Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL) can mean more jobs for Filipinos. DTI collabs with EMB to enhance bilateral trade The DTI-EMB continues its active engagement with the Philippines’s South Asian neighbors, particularly in India. The said country is among the fastest-growing major economies in the world and is expected to become the third-largest consumer economy by…
Locsin: DFA has filed 60 diplomatic protests vs China since 2016 The Duterte administration has so far filed “more or less 60” diplomatic protests against China since 2016, Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said on Wednesday, September 4. PH, Singapore reaffirm close relations President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Singaporean President Halimah Yacob reaffirmed their ties Monday as both leaders look forward to a stronger cooperation in the coming years. Locsin: Philippines getting more aid from Japan than China Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Wednesday (Manila time) the Philippines has benefited more from Japan than China despite closer ties…
First Defense Attaché Highlights Russia-Philippines Defense Relations A look at the significance of the move for the wider defense relationship. PH Ambassador receives PH defense secretary Secretary Lorenzana and his delegation attended the Defense and Security Equipment International Exhibition (DSEI 2019) in London from 10-13 September 2019. PH Navy activates 4 more AAVs, 3 MPACs The Philippine Navy (PN)’s capabilities to protect the country’s waters and land Marine troops were significantly boosted with the activation of four more amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) and three more multi-purpose attack craft (MPACs). Military drill showcases PH’s first amphibious assault vehicles The capability to…
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What is to wake? As days blur by and memory fails, so too does the line between dream and reality fade. One is as ephemeral as the other. Perhaps, it is in this realm of warped time and lost futures, of muted joys and terrors, where things make more sense.
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The fury, the fire, the glory of endings and beginnings,
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