In a significant move to strengthen its network coverage in China, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Manila and Beijing starting March 30. This development is a welcome boost for trade and tourism between the two nations. Expanding Reach in China PAL’s decision to reinstate flights to Beijing is…
Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact enabling their forces to conduct larger military drills. Canadian Ambassador David Hartman confirmed this development, emphasizing the importance of this agreement in light of China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea. Strengthening Defense Ties The proposed defense pact aims…
The recent impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has shaken the political landscape in the Philippines. The House of Representatives voted to impeach Duterte on multiple charges, including corruption, abuse of power, and making death threats against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. The case is now set to move to the Senate, which will…
In a recent statement, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addressed the ongoing diplomatic tensions surrounding Greenland. While reiterating that Greenland is not for sale, Frederiksen expressed that Denmark is open to increasing the U.S. military presence in the region to address security concerns. This comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and the European…
The proposal to move the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the State Department has sparked considerable debate. This article explores the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a move, as well as speculations about ties to various entities. The Pros and Cons of Moving USAID to the State Department Pros Cons Speculations and…
Taiwan’s Digital Ministry has recently issued a directive urging government departments to avoid using DeepSeek’s AI service, citing significant national information security risks. The ministry highlighted concerns over cross-border transmission and information leakage, emphasizing that using DeepSeek’s technology could endanger the country’s sensitive data.
I’m in my 70s and have seen many things and attitudes change. I have lived through several United States Presidents, from Eisenhower to President Trump. In my lifetime, I have never seen nor heard of a President scrutinized over every word he speaks, humiliated by the public, the media, and other politicians to the point…
In recent years, the Philippines has seen a significant rise in scams involving Chinese nationals, particularly in love and lending. These scams have not only caused financial losses but have also led to emotional distress for many victims. Love Scams: The Deceptive Pursuit of Love Love or romance scams involve scammers pretending to have romantic…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently leveraged the U.S. Typhon missile system against China boldly. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a bold offer to China, proposing to remove the U.S. Typhon missile system from the Philippines if China ceased its aggressive actions in the South China Sea. The U.S. Army installed the Typhon missile…
There is a fear that many USAID programs are being ended. Some may and others may not, but the keyword is frozen until programs are evaluated. Trump’s “America first” attitude emphasizes toughness, seeks concrete benefits from foreign engagements, and centers on hardheaded dealmaking. Below is the mission and the recent reasons for the freeze that…
