Asia Philippines A Chinese solar energy company has joined the Philippine government's efforts to increase renewable energy supply capacity by building a photovoltaic power project in Bacolod City
Asia Philippines Domestic flights in the Philippines were disrupted after Airbus began a mandatory software upgrade for A320 aircrafts; delays and cancellations have been announced as planes undergo the update, affecting schedules nationwide
Asia Philippines First extradition treaty for South East Asia was signed in Manila during 13th ASEAN Law Ministers Meeting; it standardizes extradition procedures across the region covering all aspects from the arrest of suspects to how countries settle over requests
Asia Philippines An agreement in principle on a new defense-logistics pact ACSA has been reached with Japan; it encompasses exchange of logistical support during joint exercises and common peacekeeping operations, solidifying the Japan-Philippines axis
Asia Philippines Thousands spent the night on the streets amid repeated aftershocks of the 6,9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Cebu province; a state of calamity has been declared