TOKYO (Jiji Press) -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully landed a small test rocket on Saturday, with the goal of reusing rockets in the future. At its Noshiro testing center in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, the RV-X test rocket slowly landed after rising about 11...
TOKYO (Jiji Press) -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, on Monday released a photo of Torifune that was taken by Hayabusa2 at close range when the unmanned probe flew past the asteroid the previous day. The photo was taken just a second before the scheduled time of Hayabusa2 's...
Mamamayang Liberal (Ml) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima has castigated China 's "entitled bully" posture , which has once again placed it at odds with the country’s position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid talks of a joint energy exploration deal. This, as De Lima and her fellow members...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is working to minimize the risks of price shocks in off-grid areas through coordination with other government agencies and state-run firms in the energy sector. According to Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, the DOE is actively coordinating with the National...
Any potential resumption of discussion on oil agreement with China or other countries will be firmly anchored on Philippine sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution and existing laws, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the DFA said that...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte on Tuesday, April 7, questioned Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 's sudden support for a proposed joint oil exploration between the Philippines and China. In a statement, Duterte said he respects Sotto "as a fraternal brother" and urged him...
More senators on Monday, April 6, have said they are open to a possible joint oil and gas exploration between the Philippines and China as they weigh the benefits that the country may gain. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said such proposal had already...
The push for joint energy exploration between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) met fierce opposition from a think tank, citing Beijing 's long history of maritime aggression against Filipinos. The Stratbase Institute, an independent international think-tank and...
As the Malampaya gas field slowly taps out and diplomacy trades hot words for cautious handshakes, the real suspense lies not just in geopolitical compromise, but in whether Recto Bank can finally proceed to well drilling or remain a perpetually well-discussed daydream. The lingering conflict in...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 5 said he will support the Marcos administration should it decide to enter a joint exploration venture with China in order to help boost the country’s energy reserves. Lacson, however, stressed any such arrangement for a...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has authorized Philippine National Oil Co.-Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC) to bypass standard customs delays for emergency fuel shipments to stabilize the nation’s energy supply amid worsening domestic crunch. In a statement on Monday, March 30, BIR Commissioner...
No national interest will be lost in case the Philippines engage in a joint oil and gas exploration with China, a Palace official said. This, as the Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside...
