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Manila: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with his counterparts from Singapore and Australia at the Shangri-La Dialogue, acting on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen defense relations. Teodoro emphasized the Philippines’ dedication to enhancing strategic defense partnerships in the region through increased interoperability, joint training, and improved logistical cooperation. According to Philippines News Agency, in his meeting with Singapore Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing, the two leaders stressed the importance of reinforcing defense cooperation through enhanced training engagements. Teodoro pointed out the Philippines’ vast training areas suitable for urban and airborne exercises and expressed a keen interest

Manila: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque on Saturday emphasized the need to navigate the digital landscape to promote the country’s creative industry. Speaking at the first Go Negosyo Creative Entrepreneurship Summit at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Para±aque, Roque assured local creatives that the government is fully behind them, supporting their growth from local stages to global markets. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque addressed micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the creative space, stating, “You are not alone. We’re here to help you navigate business development, digitalization, and scaling up. Going digital is

Rome: More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries are expected in Rome from May 30 to June 1, 2025, for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly. The event will span three days and will include prayer, reflection, cultural events, and family-focused activities. According to Philippines News Agency, the pilgrims will arrive from around the globe, including significant delegations from Italy, Spain, the US, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, and the Philippines. Numerous dioceses, associations, and movements, such as Agesci, Italian Catholic Action, the Neocatechumenal Communities, UNITALSI, the Catholic Grandparents Association, the Franciscan Movement, and the Focolare

Quezon City: Former Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnulfo Teves Jr., who was recently deported from Timor-Leste, is not receiving any special treatment in detention, an official from the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated. According to Philippines News Agency, Teves is currently being held at the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) detention facility within the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) compound in Muntinlupa. This arrangement is temporary, pending a court decision regarding his permanent detention location. Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez clarified during a news forum in Quezon City that Teves’ current detention at the NBI facility is due to ongoing construction

Nairobi: Azerbaijan has been elected as a member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) for the first time during the session of the UN-Habitat Assembly held in Nairobi, Kenya on May 30. The Executive Board is a key decision-making entity within UN-Habitat and consists of 36 member states elected by the UN-Habitat Assembly. According to Philippines News Agency, Azerbaijan’s membership on the board is set to last from 2025 to 2029. This election signals a significant advancement in Azerbaijan’s participation in international urban development initiatives. Over recent years, the collaboration between Azerbaijan and UN-Habitat