News Philippines Security: Duterte to study objection to Security of Tenure bill
Although poised to sign the Security of Tenure (SOT) bill, President Duterte is still ready to consider the opposition of business groups to the measure which aims to protect workers’ rights by removing the ambiguities in laws that prohibit labor-only contracting.
News Philippines Security: Philippines, US reaffirm security commitments for South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States on Tuesday agreed to reinforce their defense ties and uphold freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea amid China’s nonstop island-building and . Philippines, US reaffirm security commitments for South China Sea | World | English edition | Agencia EFE
News Philippines Security: US, Philippines agree to enhance defense cooperation, maintain regional security
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and United States agreed Tuesday to beef up their defense cooperation and begin planning on a range of activities to improve maritime domain awareness. In a joint ...
News Philippines Security: US to launch new program to fight extremism in Philippines
The Philippines has been one of Washington's strongest Asian allies in the fight against terrorism since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. Duterte, who has been a vocal critic of U.S. ...
News Philippines Security: Japanese lender SMFG eyes Philippines, India in Asia growth push
CEO Ota identified Philippines and India as its next targets, adding Myanmar could possibly be a target too. SMFG’s bigger rival Mitusbishi UFJ Financial Group has since 2013 invested in Philippine ...
News Philippines Security: Indonesia-Philippines Maritime Boundary Agreement Wins Senate Approval
As I have noted before in these pages, among the most significant developments in contemporary Indonesia-Philippines security ties was the conclusion of a maritime boundary agreement in May 2014 ...
News Philippines Security: Security, Fire, and Safety Experts to Gather at IFSEC Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3-day seminars and conferences of IFSEC Philippines will present the hottest topics and the latest news in the security, fire, and safety ...
