Context Dispatch
Philippines, Ukraine deepen security, trade cooperation
The Philippines and Ukraine committed to bolstering their strategic partnership amid growing global security threats, during a high-level forum on Tuesday, co-hosted by the Stratbase Institute and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Philippines.
Japan envoy, PNP acting chief discuss security cooperation amid crime concerns
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya paid a courtesy call on Philippine National Police (PNP) Acting Chief PLTGEN Jose Melencio Corpuz Nartatez to...
Ombudsman shortens suspension of GSIS chief, 4 others
The Ombudsman has lifted the preventive suspension of Arnulfo Veloso, president and general manager of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), which was imposed following an anonymous complaint alleging grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty over a P1.45 billion investment in perpetual preferred shares of Alternery Holdings Corp.
Experts warn of rising security threats in Indo-Pacific, Europe
Security risks in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are growing more complex and dangerous due to gray zone tactics, cyberattacks, lawfare, and disruptive emerging technologies, global experts warned at a high-level forum held in Manila this week.
Japan-backed program boosts PH emergency response capacity
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya attended the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Philippines International Symposium 2025, which concluded a three-year initiative focused on emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) in the region.
