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must be "Filipinos Chinese among Forbes' top billionaires"
Chinese or no Chinese, People who take Philippines as their nationality are called Filipinos. The same thing goes for every races I suppose.
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well speak about the irony , the Philippines didn't likes the Chinese yet they boost their pride of nationalism "the richest Filipino among Forbes" by using the some Chinese Filipino lol.
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disliking the Chinese as a race and disliking China as a Country are two different things, I am sure that you understand lah bro.
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Race is never an issue here. Our blood may be Chinese, but our roots grow deep in Philippine soil. If you're considered a Filipino under the Constitution, then you're most definitely a Filipino (naturalized and dual-citizenship = Filipino Citizen, Half-Filipino = Filipino). Filipino-Chinese in the Philippines are patriotic citizens and make valuable contributions to the country economically, socially and politically. Many past and present leaders have Chinese heritage. The Philippine President today is a Filipino-Chinese, and the Mayor of the Capital City is also Filipino-Chinese (Alfredo Lim). Philippine national hero (José Rizal) had Chinese ancestry. Filipino-Chinese have preserved the best elements of Chinese culture and made it our own by fusing it with Filipino influences. With the increasing number of interracial marriages, Filipinos of Chinese descent will continue to be an integral part of the Philippines for the foreseeable future.must be "Filipinos Chinese among Forbes' top billionaires"
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I think this idiots mistaken race with heritage? If heritage per say Filipinos have a lot of chinese Heritage due to the influx of Chinese people finding a better life here by intermarriage or influence and trying to escape from Chinese emperors to Red Mao's stupidity. We don't hate the chinese here just mainlander who came to steal us of our birthright and the chinese born here are chinoys by the way and they see the Philippines as their home its the mainlanders who just recently immigrated here many are troublemakers may i add and sees things differently! I wish they should just go home already they stealing both in resources and not paying taxes and flooding our markets with fake cheap poorly made goods from the mainland getting rich while not paying taxes and killing local business chinoys included
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Bataan Hails Arsenal Modernization Plan
Government Arsenal, the country's maker of basic weaponry and ammunition will be modernized (photo : Government Arsenal)
BALANGA CITY, Bataan - Second District Rep. Abet S. Garcia revealed yesterday that the security and economic development of the province and the rest of the country will be further boosted after President Benigno S. Aquino III signed a landmark legislation modernizing the Government Arsenal based here as part of the P75-billion program to upgrade the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Saying it is a legislation that he had originally authored, Rep. Garcia said Republic Act No. 10349 or the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program seeks to develop the army into a multi-mission oriented force capable of effectively addressing internal and external security threats.
In an interview with this correspondent inside his house here, the bachelor solon said the AFP modernization program has a budget of P75 billion for the first five years of implementation which includes the procurement of major weapons and non-weapon equipment and technology, and the construction of needed major infrastructures.
Garcia, the eldest son of Gov. Tet Garcia, said the law was a "landmark legislation" that was consolidated from his original House Bill No. 76 which sought to modernize the Government Arsenal, the country's maker of basic weaponry and ammunition, located in Lamao, Limay town.
"I filed this bill as early as the 14th Congress precisely to rehabilitate our 370-hectare Government Arsenal in Lamao, Limay, Bataan which, to date, remains under-utilized and unproductive," said Garcia.
He said only four types of ammunition are produced in the defense estate: the 7.62mm M80, 5.56mm M193, Cal .45 M1911, and 9mm Parabellum.
"There is a need to upgrade the capability of the Government Arsenal to produce not only small arms ammunition but also higher caliber ammunition such as 40 cal., and even mortars and other crew-served weapons ammunition," Garcia said.
With the passage of the law, Garcia said the development of the land is projected to create more jobs for Bataeños and become a catalyst for economic activity.
The Philippine National Police (PNP), which also gets its munitions from the arsenal, has expressed elation over the law with a top local official saying will be integral in sustaining national security and public safety.
(Manila Bulletin)
Government Arsenal, the country's maker of basic weaponry and ammunition will be modernized (photo : Government Arsenal)
BALANGA CITY, Bataan - Second District Rep. Abet S. Garcia revealed yesterday that the security and economic development of the province and the rest of the country will be further boosted after President Benigno S. Aquino III signed a landmark legislation modernizing the Government Arsenal based here as part of the P75-billion program to upgrade the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Saying it is a legislation that he had originally authored, Rep. Garcia said Republic Act No. 10349 or the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program seeks to develop the army into a multi-mission oriented force capable of effectively addressing internal and external security threats.
In an interview with this correspondent inside his house here, the bachelor solon said the AFP modernization program has a budget of P75 billion for the first five years of implementation which includes the procurement of major weapons and non-weapon equipment and technology, and the construction of needed major infrastructures.
Garcia, the eldest son of Gov. Tet Garcia, said the law was a "landmark legislation" that was consolidated from his original House Bill No. 76 which sought to modernize the Government Arsenal, the country's maker of basic weaponry and ammunition, located in Lamao, Limay town.
"I filed this bill as early as the 14th Congress precisely to rehabilitate our 370-hectare Government Arsenal in Lamao, Limay, Bataan which, to date, remains under-utilized and unproductive," said Garcia.
He said only four types of ammunition are produced in the defense estate: the 7.62mm M80, 5.56mm M193, Cal .45 M1911, and 9mm Parabellum.
"There is a need to upgrade the capability of the Government Arsenal to produce not only small arms ammunition but also higher caliber ammunition such as 40 cal., and even mortars and other crew-served weapons ammunition," Garcia said.
With the passage of the law, Garcia said the development of the land is projected to create more jobs for Bataeños and become a catalyst for economic activity.
The Philippine National Police (PNP), which also gets its munitions from the arsenal, has expressed elation over the law with a top local official saying will be integral in sustaining national security and public safety.
(Manila Bulletin)
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That's happening across ASEAN as well. Their ethnicity could be pure Chinese, or a mixture of Chinese and Filipino. But their nationality is Filipino.must be "Filipinos Chinese among Forbes' top billionaires"
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6 other nations to join Philippines-US joint exercise
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Australia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will take part in this year's Balikatan joint military exercise to be held in the Philippines next month, apart from the host and the United States, a Philippine military official said here Sunday.
They will participate in the Multinational Maritime Security Roundtable Discussion for the upcoming Balikatan Exercise 2013, which will run from April 5 to 17, said Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
However, the six countries will not be taking part in the actual field training exercises which will be limited to Filipino and US forces alone, Burgos added.
"The roundtable discussion seeks to determine specific humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in high-traffic international waters, and build response confidence among multi-national partners," said Burgos.
"The event will be one of the highlights of this year's military exercise wherein more than 8,000 soldiers from the AFP and US military are set to participate," he said.
Burgos said the annual Balikatan exercise seeks to "further promote and foster the existing friendship" between the two countries and "advance the security and stability of the region in the near future."
6 other nations to join Philippines-US joint exercise | Breaking News, Other Sections, Home | philstar.com
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Australia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will take part in this year's Balikatan joint military exercise to be held in the Philippines next month, apart from the host and the United States, a Philippine military official said here Sunday.
They will participate in the Multinational Maritime Security Roundtable Discussion for the upcoming Balikatan Exercise 2013, which will run from April 5 to 17, said Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
However, the six countries will not be taking part in the actual field training exercises which will be limited to Filipino and US forces alone, Burgos added.
"The roundtable discussion seeks to determine specific humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in high-traffic international waters, and build response confidence among multi-national partners," said Burgos.
"The event will be one of the highlights of this year's military exercise wherein more than 8,000 soldiers from the AFP and US military are set to participate," he said.
Burgos said the annual Balikatan exercise seeks to "further promote and foster the existing friendship" between the two countries and "advance the security and stability of the region in the near future."
6 other nations to join Philippines-US joint exercise | Breaking News, Other Sections, Home | philstar.com
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US Committed to Working with PH Gov't in Strengthening Military
By: Roy C. Mabasa
Published: March 20, 2013
The United States is committed to working with the Philippine government in strengthening its military and its ability to defend the country.
At the same time, visiting US Department of Defense Deputy Secretary Dr. Ashton Carter reiterated that the US stands solidly behind the efforts of the Philippines to resolve the maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) in a peaceful manner and consistent with the rule of law.
Dr. Carter gave the assurance during his call on Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario Tuesday afternoon at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) headquarters in Pasay City.
The Deputy Secretary is the second highest ranking official in the US Defense Department. He is accompanied by accompanied by a number of US Defense and Military officials in a short visit to the country.
"I welcomed Dr. Carter’s strong support for our efforts at peacefully settling the maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea. We are committed to seeing this through,” said del Rosario in a statement issued Tuesday night after the meeting.
He is referring to the arbitration case that the Philippines recent filed against China under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
According to the DFA chief, he and Dr. Carter had a good discussion on intensifying defense cooperation and the current challenges in the region during their meeting.
He said they both agreed that to support the military training and capacity building efforts of the Philippines, it is important that there be an increase in number of exercises and other approved activities between the military and defense establishments of the two countries.
“This increased rotational presence will be crucial in allowing us to maximize our own investment in our defense,” del Rosario pointed out.
“We will be able to increase and maximize the value and returns of the P75 billion the President has allocated for our defense for the next five years the increased rotational presence, exercises, training and other activities with US forces,“ he added.
Dr. Carter has served the US government in different capacities, has been a member of the academe and think tanks, as well as private corporations.
He holds a doctorate in theoretical physics from the University of Oxford and bachelor’s degrees in physics and medieval history from Yale University.
Dr. Carter always had an interest in the Philippines, del Rosario disclosed, starting when he first met and interacted with Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr., father of the President, when both of them were members of the academe in institutions of high learning in Massachusetts.
Manila Bulletin
By: Roy C. Mabasa
Published: March 20, 2013
The United States is committed to working with the Philippine government in strengthening its military and its ability to defend the country.
At the same time, visiting US Department of Defense Deputy Secretary Dr. Ashton Carter reiterated that the US stands solidly behind the efforts of the Philippines to resolve the maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) in a peaceful manner and consistent with the rule of law.
Dr. Carter gave the assurance during his call on Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario Tuesday afternoon at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) headquarters in Pasay City.
The Deputy Secretary is the second highest ranking official in the US Defense Department. He is accompanied by accompanied by a number of US Defense and Military officials in a short visit to the country.
"I welcomed Dr. Carter’s strong support for our efforts at peacefully settling the maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea. We are committed to seeing this through,” said del Rosario in a statement issued Tuesday night after the meeting.
He is referring to the arbitration case that the Philippines recent filed against China under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
According to the DFA chief, he and Dr. Carter had a good discussion on intensifying defense cooperation and the current challenges in the region during their meeting.
He said they both agreed that to support the military training and capacity building efforts of the Philippines, it is important that there be an increase in number of exercises and other approved activities between the military and defense establishments of the two countries.
“This increased rotational presence will be crucial in allowing us to maximize our own investment in our defense,” del Rosario pointed out.
“We will be able to increase and maximize the value and returns of the P75 billion the President has allocated for our defense for the next five years the increased rotational presence, exercises, training and other activities with US forces,“ he added.
Dr. Carter has served the US government in different capacities, has been a member of the academe and think tanks, as well as private corporations.
He holds a doctorate in theoretical physics from the University of Oxford and bachelor’s degrees in physics and medieval history from Yale University.
Dr. Carter always had an interest in the Philippines, del Rosario disclosed, starting when he first met and interacted with Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr., father of the President, when both of them were members of the academe in institutions of high learning in Massachusetts.
Manila Bulletin
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20 March 2013
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
EU establishes partnership and cooperation agreements with the Philippines and Vietnam
The Government today presented two bills to the Riksdag dealing with the EU's relations with the Philippines and Vietnam.
The Philippines
A partnership and cooperation agreement is to establish a framework for relations with the Philippines. The agreement concerns cooperation in a broad spectrum of areas, such as:
human rights
non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
trade and investment
migration
development cooperation
environment and climate change
science
The agreement contains a legal commitment on both sides regarding the respect of human rights and obligations with regard to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The partnership agreement with the Philippines may also constitute the framework for potential future negotiations on a free trade agreement with the country.
Vietnam
A partnership and cooperation agreement is to establish a framework for relations with Vietnam. The agreement concerns cooperation in a broad spectrum of areas, such as:
development cooperation
non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
trade and investment
migration
education
environment and climate change
human rights
The agreement contains a legal commitment on both sides regarding the respect of human rights and obligations with regard to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The agreement is also intended to constitute the framework for the ongoing negotiations on a free trade agreement with Vietnam.
EU establishes partnership and cooperation agreements with the Philippines and Vietnam
20 March 2013
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
EU establishes partnership and cooperation agreements with the Philippines and Vietnam
The Government today presented two bills to the Riksdag dealing with the EU's relations with the Philippines and Vietnam.
The Philippines
A partnership and cooperation agreement is to establish a framework for relations with the Philippines. The agreement concerns cooperation in a broad spectrum of areas, such as:
human rights
non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
trade and investment
migration
development cooperation
environment and climate change
science
The agreement contains a legal commitment on both sides regarding the respect of human rights and obligations with regard to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The partnership agreement with the Philippines may also constitute the framework for potential future negotiations on a free trade agreement with the country.
Vietnam
A partnership and cooperation agreement is to establish a framework for relations with Vietnam. The agreement concerns cooperation in a broad spectrum of areas, such as:
development cooperation
non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
trade and investment
migration
education
environment and climate change
human rights
The agreement contains a legal commitment on both sides regarding the respect of human rights and obligations with regard to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The agreement is also intended to constitute the framework for the ongoing negotiations on a free trade agreement with Vietnam.
EU establishes partnership and cooperation agreements with the Philippines and Vietnam
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British arms industry sets sights on AFP modernization
By: Ben Arnold O. De Vera, InterAksyon.com
March 19, 2013
MANILA - The British arms industry wants to supply the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) with state-of-the-art weaponry.
UK Ambassador Stephen Lillie told reporters on Monday night that two British business delegations are in town to explore trade opportunities here.
An eight-person delegation active in the aid-funded business sector will meet with the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore opportunities linked to the regional lender's projects not only in the Philippines but also across Asia.
Cheryl Boxall, UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Aid-funded Business Service Project manager, said the group is interested in agriculture, education, health, mining, power, public transportation, among others.
Thirteen British companies in the defense sector are also in Manila following earlier discussions with the DND. The delegation will meet with officials of the DND and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during the two-day UK Defence and Technology Event that starts today.
"The DND is engaged in a very big modernization program. We're looking at this opportunity. We have a very strong defense industry in the UK. We want to showcase what the UK can do," Lillie said.
The British ambassador said the wide range of defense equipment and technologies made and developed in the UK are of good quality, "high-tech" and have value for money.
British arms industry sets sights on AFP modernization - InterAksyon.com
Top US defense official at DND meeting
United States Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter (2nd left, with glasses) leaves the Department of National Defense in Camp Aguinaldo on Tuesday after a meeting with DND Sec. Voltaire Gazmin. The two defense officials discussed a range of common security challenges and ways to reinforce US support for its allies in Asia. At right is US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr.
By: Ben Arnold O. De Vera, InterAksyon.com
March 19, 2013
MANILA - The British arms industry wants to supply the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) with state-of-the-art weaponry.
UK Ambassador Stephen Lillie told reporters on Monday night that two British business delegations are in town to explore trade opportunities here.
An eight-person delegation active in the aid-funded business sector will meet with the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore opportunities linked to the regional lender's projects not only in the Philippines but also across Asia.
Cheryl Boxall, UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Aid-funded Business Service Project manager, said the group is interested in agriculture, education, health, mining, power, public transportation, among others.
Thirteen British companies in the defense sector are also in Manila following earlier discussions with the DND. The delegation will meet with officials of the DND and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during the two-day UK Defence and Technology Event that starts today.
"The DND is engaged in a very big modernization program. We're looking at this opportunity. We have a very strong defense industry in the UK. We want to showcase what the UK can do," Lillie said.
The British ambassador said the wide range of defense equipment and technologies made and developed in the UK are of good quality, "high-tech" and have value for money.
British arms industry sets sights on AFP modernization - InterAksyon.com
Top US defense official at DND meeting
United States Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter (2nd left, with glasses) leaves the Department of National Defense in Camp Aguinaldo on Tuesday after a meeting with DND Sec. Voltaire Gazmin. The two defense officials discussed a range of common security challenges and ways to reinforce US support for its allies in Asia. At right is US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr.
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SIPRI Report: Weapons Transfers to the Philippines 2012
According to SIPRI records, has acquired four radar Philippine MMSR types of Lockheed Martin, the United States. Type AN/TPS-79 radar was purchased.
AN/TPS-79 Multi-Mission Surveillance Radar (MMSR) is a medium range tactical radar for air surveillance and air traffic control environment and coastal surveillance applications.
AN/TPS-79 is a multi-mission radar system and is a highly mobile radar can be moved by road (car or train), sea or air (with a transport aircraft C-130) with the set-up time of less than 90 minutes.
Radar was designed as a "gap filler" middle-reaching. Primary surveillance radar coverage to 60 nautical miles (111 km) and secondary surveillance radar coverage up to 120 nautical miles (222 km).
DEFENSE STUDIES
KOREAN DEFENSE ATTACHÉ VISITS PHILIPPINE NAVY HEADQUARTERS
By: NAVAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
Colonel Kim Yi Kon, the Defense Attaché of Korea to the Philippines visited on Friday March 15, 2013 the Headquarters Philippine Navy (HPN) and had a meeting with the Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Jose Luis M Alano. Colonel Kim was accompanied by Mr Yoon Soon Bong and Mr Lee Se Ho, both from the Daewoo International, the Korea's largest trading company which also specializes in exporting a wide range of defense supplies to Asian, American and African countries.
The purpose of the visit and the meeting was to discuss matters pertaining to Philippine Navy Defense Acquisition with the Republic of Korea.
KOREAN DEFENSE ATTACH VISITS PHILIPPINE NAVY HEADQUARTERS - Philippine Navy News
According to SIPRI records, has acquired four radar Philippine MMSR types of Lockheed Martin, the United States. Type AN/TPS-79 radar was purchased.
AN/TPS-79 Multi-Mission Surveillance Radar (MMSR) is a medium range tactical radar for air surveillance and air traffic control environment and coastal surveillance applications.
AN/TPS-79 is a multi-mission radar system and is a highly mobile radar can be moved by road (car or train), sea or air (with a transport aircraft C-130) with the set-up time of less than 90 minutes.
Radar was designed as a "gap filler" middle-reaching. Primary surveillance radar coverage to 60 nautical miles (111 km) and secondary surveillance radar coverage up to 120 nautical miles (222 km).
DEFENSE STUDIES
KOREAN DEFENSE ATTACHÉ VISITS PHILIPPINE NAVY HEADQUARTERS
By: NAVAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
Colonel Kim Yi Kon, the Defense Attaché of Korea to the Philippines visited on Friday March 15, 2013 the Headquarters Philippine Navy (HPN) and had a meeting with the Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Jose Luis M Alano. Colonel Kim was accompanied by Mr Yoon Soon Bong and Mr Lee Se Ho, both from the Daewoo International, the Korea's largest trading company which also specializes in exporting a wide range of defense supplies to Asian, American and African countries.
The purpose of the visit and the meeting was to discuss matters pertaining to Philippine Navy Defense Acquisition with the Republic of Korea.
KOREAN DEFENSE ATTACH VISITS PHILIPPINE NAVY HEADQUARTERS - Philippine Navy News
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Dude relax. I know the difference (race refers to a person's physical appearance and heritage refers to something which is inherited from one's ancestors.) so what’s your problem with that? I suggest you need to take a break and inhale more positive energy, exhale the negative energy. Do that at least 10 times and I promise you're good as new. Peace out.
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