The World Bank and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday launched a roadmap for the Philippines’ offshore wind power, showing the country's potential to develop its offshore wind industry and augment the growing demand for electricity.
MANILA, April 20 (Xinhua) The Philippines, a country with a vast coastline and a rapidly growing demand for power, is taking its first step toward building a
President Duterte is urging political parties to follow the law and shun violence, warning them that the government won’t allow terrorism to mar this year’s elections.
ARMED GUARDS. President Rodrigo R. Duterte calls on the May 9 elections candidates to "limit" the number of their armed guards during his weekly Talk to the People on Monday night (April 18, 2022). Duterte said those who fear for their safety could raise their concerns to the police or military. (Screengrab from PCOO/RTVM) MANILA - President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday urged candidates in the May 9 elections to "limit" the number of their armed bodyguards, noting that those who feared for their safety could address their concerns to the police or military. In a prerecorded Talk to the People aired late Monday night, Duterte said all poll bets must follow the Alunan Doctrine that limits the number of a politician's armed guards. The Alunan Doctrine, which was introduced by former Interior Secretary Rafael Alunan III, considers two or more armed men as a private army that should be disarmed by the government. "I've communicated this to the Cabinet that