The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) observed a shift in China’s approach in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after a Chinese warship invoked “sovereign immunity” to justify its presence inside the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A Jiangkai-class frigate with bow number “551”...
A Davao City councilor is eyeing an ordinance to strengthen safeguards for cooperatives, following the controversy surrounding the Agdao Multi-Purpose Cooperative, which has put the savings of more than 58,000 members at risk. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, chairman of the Committee on Cooperative...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council will hold a committee hearing to address the management dispute within the Agdao Multi-Purpose Cooperative here, which has put the savings of more than 58,000 members at risk. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, chairman of the Committee on Cooperative Development and...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is rolling out the first electrification projects for the year, partnering with five electric cooperatives (ECs) in Luzon and Visayas to address power strains in remote areas. In a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the DOE announced the signing of a memorandum of...
Following recent comparisons by a rural power group and the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has defended its electricity rates, stating the utility aims to balance affordability with long-term power reliability. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, the...
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) on Monday, July 14, denounced what it described as the “rampant” and unjust closure of teachers’ cooperatives in schools, calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately halt these shutdowns and clarify its policies. In a statement, the...
A week after the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), the Philippines and Japan have begun training their militaries, marking the launch of a “new phase” in the defense cooperation of the two Asian countries. Naval ships from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (Indopacom) sailed together in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for the seventh time to strengthen their cooperation and interoperability in maintaining regional peace and stability in the heavily contested waters, a...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has partnered with a Spanish engineering firm in an effort to link Camiguin Island to the Mindanao power grid. In a statement, NEA said it signed a feasibility study contract with Osprel SL, a Madrid-based engineering consultancy, to conduct...
Looking towards the future, built on the strength of tradition. Kawayan Collective wants to inspire a new era of sustainable construction. They believe bamboo is not just a material, but a catalyst for change. Imagine a building material, deeply rooted in Filipino tradition, that withstands...
French Navy’s Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) and Philippine Navy's BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sail together in the West Philippine Sea during a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) between the two forces on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Chinese ships are not as...
French Navy’s NH90 helicopter sits on the deck of the Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) as the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sails in the West Philippine Sea during the Philippines and France's maritime cooperative activity (MCA) on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: AFP) For the third consecutive week, the...
