Makati sets up police unit for tourists

Manila, Philippines --- A tourist police unit has been established in the country’s financial district to ensure the safety of both foreign and domestic tourists at nighttime entertainment areas and tourist spots. Supt. Manuel Lukban Jr., Makati police chief, said more than 20 additional policemen have been deployed to patrol the Burgos-Makati Avenue-Kalayaan Triangle, a popular nighttime ... More here: Makati sets up police unit for tourists

Philippines, US begin joint military exercises

Manila, May 5 : Troops from the Philippines and the US Monday formally began their annual joint military exercises dubbed as Balikatan. The 30th annual joint military drill will involve 3,000 Filipino soldiers and 2,500 American soldiers, Xinhua reported. More here: Philippines, US begin joint military exercises

Philippines–Is it time?

Recently, I spoke at a forum in Singapore attended by Filipino overseas workers who were considering returning to the Philippines, or at the very least, investing in Philippine instruments to prepare for eventual retirement. More here: Philippines–Is it time?

Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

Using three glasses filled with kahawa (Tausug word for coffee), an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intelligence officer illustrated how kidnap for ransom groups have streamlined their cross border kidnapping modus operandi. "Imagine these glasses are cells. First cell will do intelligence gathering in Semporna, the second cell which is also based in Semporna will do the kidnapping and ... More here: Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

Using three glasses filled with kahawa (Tausug word for coffee), an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intelligence officer illustrated how kidnap for ransom groups have streamlined their cross border kidnapping modus operandi. "Imagine these glasses are cells. First cell will do intelligence gathering in Semporna, the second cell which is also based in Semporna will do the kidnapping and ... More here: Where kidnapping is a lucrative industry

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Not just another cook-off

I was just about to join a Filipino community activity christened “adobo cooking competition” here in Michigan when I came across “The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” on the Asian Food Channel (AFC), where 10 contestants from all over the world travel around the Philippines to recreate some of the country’s most famous delicacies for the $50,000 prize. Broadcast across 12 ... More here: Not just another cook-off