Day: February 20, 2025

Fukuoka: A ranking official of the Department of National Defense (DND) has expressed his appreciation to Japan for its “proactive role” in fostering a free, stable, resilient, and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region. A statement released Thursday said DND Undersecretary for Strategic Assessment and Planning Ignacio Madriaga made this comment during the recently-concluded 14th Japan-ASEAN Defense Vice-Ministerial Forum (DVMF) held in Fukuoka on Feb. 11. According to Philippines News Agency, Undersecretary Madriaga recognized the fundamental shifts in the security environment and the evolving character of security challenges. He expressed appreciation for Japan’s proactive role in fostering a stable region and reaffirmed the

Manila: The Philippine government has repatriated 12 Filipinos who have fallen victim to human trafficking and illegal recruitment schemes in Myanmar. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in a news release Thursday, said the group safely arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 late Wednesday via Cebu Pacific Flight 57864. According to Philippines News Agency, the victims’ rescue was made possible through the coordinated actions of the Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office in Bangkok. The victims were recruited through Facebook by a Filipino who offered jobs as customer sales representatives in Myanmar, only to be

Iloilo City: Candidates vying for various positions here were called upon to ensure a peaceful election and uphold the city’s reputation as the “City of Love” during the signing of the covenant for the 2025 national and local polls on Thursday. Interior and Local Government Director for Iloilo City, Oscar Lim, emphasized the importance of maintaining order during the elections, highlighting that political unrest could deter investors and affect economic growth. Lim reminded all candidates to play fair and safe, noting that any disruption could result in lesser income for the city and impact the implementation of projects. According to