PH firm gets USTDA grant for connectivity project’s feasibility study

FILIPINO COMPANY Responsible Internet Sustainability Effort, Inc. (RISE) has received a grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for its feasibility study to improve internet services in the country, especially in underserved communities.

More US carriers likely to fly to the PH - envoy

MORE CARRIERS from the United States are keen to fly to the Philippines, Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said on Monday.

US ready to help PH combat cyberattacks amid spate of hackings

THE UNITED States expressed its readiness to help the Philippines find ways to combat cybercrimes and cyberattacks amid the spate of hackings in government websites over the past weeks.

US-PH negotiation on nuclear deal 90% done; signing seen by year-end

THE UNITED States and Philippine governments are expected to sign by year-end an agreement that would facilitate the entry of US nuclear technology into the country.

U.S. Donates HIV viral load testing cartridges

AMERICAN Ambassador MaryKay Carlson led the recent handover of 86,000 U.S. government-donated HIV viral load testing cartridges worth around P85 million ($1.5 million) to strengthen the Philippine government’s HIV treatment program. 

AFP needs to prioritize programs to be funded by $100-M US grant

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. said he has instructed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to come up with a priority list for the allocation of the US$100 million (around PHP5.8 billion) worth of military aid to be provided by the United States.

US to give $70-M aid for AFP infrastructure improvements

THE UNITED States (US) is set to provide USD70 million in aid for the infrastructure improvements of the Armed Forces in the Philippines in the next two years.

US Embassy launches P15-M support for PH judicial reform program

THE EMBASSY of the United States in the Philippines has launched a USD250,000 government assistance project to support the Philippines’ efforts to reform the judicial system.

Russia says chopper production using PH downpayment 'ongoing'

THE PRODUCTION of Russian helicopters is ongoing using the PHP1.9 billion downpayment deposited by the Philippines in January 2022, the Russian Embassy in Manila said.

Washington donates medical equipment

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken turned over medical equipment and supplies during his recent visit in Manila.