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Here in the Philippines, there are lots of events that can – and do – have an effect on the economy and global stock markets. From the recent debates over the local labour market to natural disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan, there are all sorts of ways that our system can be shifted and nudged.

How the global stock markets can affect the economy

October 10, 2019 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

Here in the Philippines, there are lots of events that can – and do – have an effect on the economy. From the recent debates over the local labour market to natural disasters such as Typhoon Haiyan, there are all sorts of ways that our system can be shifted and nudged. But did you know […]

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8 things you need to know about the free tuition law

8 things you need to know about the free tuition law

March 19, 2019 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

The free tuition law will cover the tuition and fees of students enrolled in 112 SUCs, 78 LUCs, and all duly registered technical-vocation education and training programs starting this school year. Filipino students will begin benefitting from the free tuition law starting school year 2018 to 2019. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) officer-in-charge Prospero de […]

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Can a Common NATO-Pacific Frigate be Built? One Ship to Rule Them All

Can a Common NATO-Pacific Frigate be Built? One Ship to Rule Them All ( Opinion )

February 28, 2018 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

Here’s an interesting article from USNI wherein the author proposed to have a common frigate design available for the US Navy and all its allies in Europe and the Pacific, which may include the Philippines. The proposal is good but it has to consider a lot of factors including cooperation of allies who might be […]

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THE 300TH AIR INTELLIGENCE WING OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE ( SPECS )

THE GRAND CARAVAN EX ISR AIRCRAFT OF THE 300TH AIR INTELLIGENCE WING OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE ( SPECS )

February 28, 2018 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

THE GRAND CARAVAN EX ISR AIRCRAFT OF THE 300TH AIR INTELLIGENCE WING OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE The two US-built Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft of the 300th Air Intelligence Wing of the Philippine Air Force was modified to carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. MILITARY AIRCRAFT MISSION CONFIGURATION The aircraft is […]

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A Brief History of Batteries and Their Development

January 11, 2018 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

A Brief History of Batteries and Their Development Throughout history, there have been many breakthroughs and marvels that have drastically changed the way we live for the better. From the humble wheel to the highly-advanced, high-speed Internet, science has given us many things to be thankful for. One of those things is the ever ubiquitous […]

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Joel Reyes – Ex-Palawan Gov. – released from jail

January 6, 2018 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

Former Palawan Gov. Joel T. Reyes was released from the city jail here on Friday afternoon after the Court of Appeals (CA) upheld his petition questioning the merit of his trial as the suspect in the 2011 murder of environmentalist and journalist Dr. Gerry Ortega, the former governor’s lawyer Demetrio Custodio said. Ortega was gunned […]

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6 Budget Smartphones

6 Budget Smartphones Under 10,000 in the Philippines 2018

January 6, 2018 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES Leave a Comment

The listed smartphones are below the mark of fewer than 10,000 pesos you can find in the Philippines. 6 Budget Smartphones Under 10,000 in the Philippines 2018 1. Starmobile Knight Spectra Starmobile is the first Philippine brand to release a smartphone with two side by side cameras at the back – the new Starmobile Knight Spectra. The dual […]

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126 New PDEA agents complete training

December 15, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

On December 12, 126 new agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) completed the Drug Enforcement Officers Basic Course (DEOBC). The new agents belong to Maragtala Class 2017-10 of PDEA Academy in Camp Castaňeda, Silang, Cavite. According to PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino who grace the Commencement Exercises as Guest of Honor and Speaker, […]

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Agreement for relocation of informal settlers along PNR South signed

December 9, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has inked an agreement with concerned housing agencies on the relocation of around 100,000 informal settler families (ISFs) in Los Baños, Naga, Legazpi, Sorsogon, and Batangas that will be affected by the construction of the North-South Railway Project (NSRP) South Line also known as PNR South expected to start next […]

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PH signs contract for development of Manila-Clark railway

December 2, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

The Philippine government on December 1 has signed a contract with NSTren Consortium which will provide construction supervision and tender assistance consultation for the Philippine National Railways (PNR) Clark Phase 1 which will start from Tutuban in Manila to Malolos, Bulacan. The construction of the said rail line will start December 2017-January 2018. “This shows […]

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PH, Russia ink nuclear technical aid deal

November 16, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

Pursuing the technology-neutral approach to resilient energy, the Department of Energy (DOE) led by Secretary Alfonso Cusi and the Russian Federation State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) agreed on a nuclear cooperation program under a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) which was signed on November 13. “The cooperation with Russia is part of the government’s intention to […]

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Canada Prime Minister inspects e-jeepney prototype

November 14, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, together with DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, and Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines John Holmes, inspected the latest model of the City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) on 13 November 2017. The COMET 3 e-jeepney prototypes now include a ramp allowing easier entry for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Joined by representatives […]

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Duterte thanks US for assistance during Marawi siege

November 13, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

President Rodrigo Duterte, during their bilateral meeting at the sidelines of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings on November 13, thanked United States President Donald Trump for extending assistance during the Marawi siege. The said meeting is the first formal meeting between the two leaders since they assumed office. […]

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Trump, Duterte first meeting: ‘Warm and cordial’

November 11, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

President Rodrigo R. Duterte and United States President Donald J. Trump met for the first time on November 11 at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Ha Noi Hall, International Danang Resort. “The meeting was warm and cordial,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque during a press briefing held at the […]

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Putin praises Duterte for quelling terrorists in Marawi

November 10, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

Russia President Vladimir Putin lauded President Rodrigo Duterte – on November 10, during a bilateral meeting held at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Vietnam – for quelling the terrorists who attacked Marawi. “I remember that you had to cut short your trip to Russia due to a […]

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Duterte thanks Putin for military trucks, arms

November 10, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, November 10, held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Vietnam. “I would like to convey to you the gratitude of the Filipino people for your timely assistance, especially the trucks and the arms that […]

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Philippines commits to establish lasting defense cooperation with Vietnam

November 10, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, November 9, met with Viet Nam President Tran Dai Quang at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). President Duterte had a bilateral meeting with the Vietnamese leader, who congratulated President Duterte on his chairmanship of ASEAN 2017. President Duterte, for his part, congratulated […]

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PHL, France to seal EUR100 million program loan

November 4, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines will soon ink an agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) of France for a EUR 100 million (equivalent to around USD115 million) loan to support the Local Government Finance and Fiscal Decentralization Reform Program, Sub-program 2 (LGFFDR2). The LGFFDR2 is a program loan that is part of the National Government’s (NG) external […]

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Matabungkay Beach Hotel launches Batangas Food Festival 2017

October 29, 2017 by UPDATE PHILIPPINES

The 3rd Batangas Food Festival (BFF) was officially launched on October 28 at Matabungkay Beach Hotel (MBH) in Lian, Batangas. Homegrown Batangas Chef Jaja Andal from the municipality of Balayan, MBH Executive Chef Ricardo Diño Jr. from the municipality of Calatagan, and Adobo Queen Ms. Nancy Reyes-Lumen conceptualized this year’s BFF buffet menu with the […]

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