As criminal networks become more sophisticated and borderless, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida called for the urgent modernization of the country’s border security, saying it is no longer optional but a national imperative. “Criminal networks do not respect territorial boundaries; our…
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July as escalating attacks between the United States and Iran rattled global energy markets, raising the risk of another round of fuel price increases in the…
The proposed ₱240 service fee for a modernized border security project is a small fraction of what other countries charge, according to Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, who said it would be one of the cheapest in…
Subic Bay is emerging as more than a former American naval base. It is becoming a key part of the United States’ strategy to keep its warships battle-ready in the Indo-Pacific without sending them back across the Pacific for repairs.…
A new deal to build British-designed patrol boats in Cebu could mark a turning point in the Philippines’ effort to strengthen its maritime defenses using locally made vessels instead of relying on imports. British boat manufacturer Ribcraft has signed an…
More than a thousand Indian medical students graduated from a single school in Davao City in March this year, marking a quiet but significant shift in Asian medical education. The bigger story is not simply that Indian students are studying…
Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stood firm before the House of Representatives on August 24, defending the proposed Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) project as a vital, long-overdue upgrade that will protect Filipinos from terrorists,…
The afternoon slump has become prime snack time in the Philippines. Whether it is bread before a long commute, biscuits at the office, or a quick treat between lunch and dinner, Filipinos are reaching for snacks more often than almost…
Departing Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya has chosen the Filipino phrase “Maraming salamat” as the defining message of his two-and-a-half-year posting, saying it best captures both his gratitude to the Philippines and the unprecedented growth in ties between the two countries.…
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are the preferred mechanism for delivering large-scale government infrastructure, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said, citing what they described as the DPWH’s poor track record in completing…
