Philippines Moves to Deepen Defense Ties with Canada Through New VFA

Philippines Moves to Deepen Defense Ties with Canada Through New VFA

The Philippines and Canada will formalize a new Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on November 2, marking a significant expansion of Manila’s defense partnerships. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence...
New USD 3.4B Law to Boost Livestock, Poultry & Dairy

New USD 3.4B Law to Boost Livestock, Poultry & Dairy

The Philippines has enacted RA 12308, allocating PHP 200 billion (USD 3.4 billion) over 10 years to modernize the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors. The law establishes a PHP 20 billion (USD 340 million) annual fund  that will support herd repopulation,...