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Ex-DND exec: Phl on its own in row with China

By Alexis Romero | May 22, 2014 - 7:18pm

The Philippines should not depend too much on the United States (US) for its external defense as Washington would only act to protect its interests, a former security official said Thursday.

Headlines

PPC maintains 8-5 lead in SWS poll

By Jess Diaz | April 17, 2001 - 12:00am

With the May 14 elections less than a month away, the administration People Power Coalition (PPC) appears to be keeping its 8-5 lead in the senatorial race over ousted President Joseph Estrada’s Puwersa ng Masa. In...

Headlines

Use of calamity funds for disaster-preparedness urged

April 11, 2001 - 12:00am

"Local Government Units (LGUs) should be allowed to use emergency funds "before typhoons and other calamities strike, and not only when they have already wrought damage to life and property." Former...

Nation

Orly seeks better deal for barangay health workers

April 6, 2001 - 12:00am

Former Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado wants a fuller implementation of the welfare law for barangay health workers (BHW’s) not only to boost their morale and help their families but also strengthen the delivery...

Nation

Mercado bats for stronger PNP action against rogue cops

March 31, 2001 - 12:00am

Former Defense Secretary Orlando Mercado called yesterday for the ‘strengthening of the internal affairs investigation mechanism’...

Nation