DILG IBA steers barangays as partners in local development, launches ‘KALAMO nin Barangay’

IN celebration of the Local Government Month this October, DILG Iba launched its newest project dubbed as 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘰 𝘯𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 as part of its mandate in providing capacity development interventions to the barangays of Iba. Kalamo nin Barangay, a Sambal phrase that literally translates to “partner of barangay”, is premised on the word “Kalamo” or… Read More DILG IBA steers barangays as partners in local development, launches ‘KALAMO nin Barangay’

Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño

By Liz Lagniton (Maritime Fairtrade.org) | October 7, 2024 FILIPINO fishermen are grappling with declining fish catches in the West Philippine Sea as geopolitical tensions, rising fuel prices, and climate conditions like El Niño took a toll. The Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, which is being claimed by China, has experienced a significant drop in fish… Read More Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño

Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’

SUBIC BAY | Oct. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Navy, ​U.S. ​Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines​, and allied forces commenced the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay, the ​Republic of the ​Philippines, marking the beginning of two weeks of maritime engagements designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen… Read More Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’