Iloilo Province recently served as the venue for the first Interagency Territorial Defense Operations Exercise (Itdoex) in the Visayas. Read more »
Japan’s decision to deepen its military footprint in the Philippines marks one of the most significant shifts in regional security alignment in recent years. Read more »
The “Safer Cities” campaign in Metro Manila led to thousands of apprehensions for minor violations, raising questions about policing, urban poverty, and what real city safety means in the Philippines. Read more »
The Philippines and France formalize a Visiting Forces Agreement, strengthening military cooperation, regional security efforts, and joint defense initiatives. Read more »
The DND, AFP Northern Luzon Command, and Laoac LGU provide farm equipment, medical and dental services, strengthening civil-military cooperation and community resilience. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
