China-funded and made Bullet Train in Indonesia transports its two millionth Passenger recently

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The China-funded and China-built Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway (HSR), the first "Bullet Train" in the entire South East Asia (SEA) Region celebrated another Milestone recently when it transported its two millionth Passenger after just five Months of operation. 

The Railway opened in October of last Year in 2023 and reached the Milestone of one million People transported just two Months later in December 2023. As of now it has 40 Trips per Day which can transport 24,000 People daily. 

Usd 1 billion Investment to Philippines "Peanuts" compared to US Investments in other SEA Countries

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The current Secretary of Commerce of the United States (US) Gina Raimondo boasted recently that US Companies are set to announce their Plan to invest around Usd 1 billion in the Philippines soon. The Investments are supposed to be in the Fields of Solar Energy, Electric Vehicles (EV) and Digitization. 

Well and good, then. However, this amount pales in comparison to what the US has been investing in other South East Asian (SEA) Countries, like in Malaysia, for example, when in August of last Year of 2023, US Companies were reportedly set to invest around Usd 100 billion until 2025. 

China prepares for War, possible Martial Law in the Philippines using “China” as Justification

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Some bits of disturbing News have come out recently as just this March 7, 2024, China's President Xi Jinping has instructed his Country's People's Liberation Army (PLA) during a Meeting at the Chinese Parliament to prepare for Conflicts at Sea to protect their Maritime Rights and Interests. 

A Day or so after that, somebody posted at the Philippines-China Friendship Club (PCFC) Group on Facebook that the Chinese Embassies in the Philippines have started sending Messages urging Chinese Citizens to register on a Chinese App so "Protection" and "Services" could be provided to them in Case of "Emergencies". 

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) News, 2024

March 1, 2024: March 2024 Black Eagles Aerobatic Team Airshow in Pampanga

Good News, the Black Eagles Aerobatic Team of the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) will be conducting a Series of Airshows here in the Philippines, and the ones on March 4 and 5, 2024 will be open to the Public, although you will have to register with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) first to attend the Events. 

I will provide the Link below where you can register if you plan to attend the Event/s. I probably won’t be attending this one, just a bit too far for me. But if you are in the Area there in Pampanga or willing to travel there, then good for you. 

I think they will likely do some Static Display of PAF Aircraft also, just like they did during the last Black Eagles Airshow here in the Philippines I think a Year or so ago. 

I did attend an Aircraft Display at Clark several Years ago, my Tip if you are going is to wear Light Clothes and a Hat. Also see the Link below for more Instructions from the PAF about the Event. 

Here is the Link to the official PAF Post about the Event, just follow the Instructions if you plan to attend it: https://web.facebook.com/piopaf/posts/pfbid02e5SeR4VAUtWLdYbRnXHi4F2AwifopEq72zWo2v8EMroEHNZ2EVDWGNy2rXdYXhWpl

SOURCE: Philippine Air Force Facebook Page Post, 03/01/24 – 0900H {Archived Link}

February 1, 2024: PA and DOST to develop locally-made Fabric for Military Uniforms

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Army (PA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to produce locally made Fabric that will be used for the Uniforms of the PA. 

The Fabric will meet the Standards of the PA and will be cooler, more breathable, Flame-retardant, easier to dry and resistant to Abrasion. The said Fabric will undergo Field Tests to identify which Areas it needs to be improved on.

Here is the Link to the Article on the Daily Tribune Website: https://tribune.net.ph/2024/02/01/phl-army-dost-ink-pact-to-develop-locally-produced-fabric-for-soldiers-uniforms

SOURCE: Phl Army, DOST ink Pact to develop locally-produced Fabric for Soldiers' Uniforms {Archived Link}

BBM again embarrassed in Australia, this time by the Australian Press

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Bong Bong Marcos (BBM) was embarrassed again in Australia, this time by the Australian Press when Australian Reporter Sarah Ferguson became Passive-Aggressive and pressed him about the Corruption and Hidden Wealth of his Family during a recent Interview of him there. 

As I had posted about before, BBM was also embarrassed during his earlier visit to Australia when a number of Senators made Public Protests against the Human Rights (HR) Violations committed by his Family. 

BBM Government provocations results in China retaliation, Tensions likely to continue to escalate

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Bong Bong Marcos (BBM) and his Government has been constantly provoking China by talking trash against them for some time now, prompting China to lash out in retaliation. The Headlines don't lie, the sequence of Events has been very clear: 

* March 4, 2024: BBM during a Public Speech in front of the the Lowy Institute in Australia said that he would push back against China. On the same Day, his Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo asked other Countries in South East Asia (SEA) to stand up against China. 

Chinese Passenger Aircraft to be showcased in SEA, Chinese Tourist spending up by 580% in SEA

Chinese Passenger Aircraft to be showcased in SEA, Chinese Tourist spending up by 580% in SEA

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While the Administration of Bong Bong Marcos (BBM) is busy antagonizing China, the rest of South East Asia (SEA) is also busy working with China towards Progress. Ironic that the BBM Administration is constantly angry at China, but utterly silent against Malaysia over Sabah, and is even seen always working with Vietnam who stole Pugad Island from the Philippines.

Anyway, China’s State-owned Aircraft Manufacturer, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Limited (COMAC) recently announced that they will conduct Flying Displays of their C919 and ARJ21 Commercial Passenger Transport Aircraft within the next two Weeks in five Countries in SEA, which will be Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia.