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BRP Gregorio Del Pilar opens for Zamboanguenos

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Philippine Navy’s Gregorio Del Pilar-class frigate BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF15) is currently at Zamboanga City Pier for an open house today, December 11 until 5pm. The open house which started yesterday aims to “showcase its capability as a Frigate as well as to give opportunity to the populace of Zamboanga City for a guided […]

Philippines reelected to International Maritime Organization Council

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The Philippines was reelected to the council of International Maritime Organization (IMO) with 124 of 160 votes cast last December 1. IMO is a United Nations (UN) specialized agency with 172 member-states in charge of maritime safety, security and maritime environment protection. “The IMO council is elected by the Assembly, which is composed of all […]

LOOK: Former sister of PH frigates now in Manila

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) today, December 9 welcomed Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) patrol vessel CSB-8020. CSB-8020 can be considered as former sister of Philippine Navy’s three Gregorio del Pilar-class frigates BRP Gregorio del Pilar, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, and BRP Andres Bonifacio. CSB-8020, BRP Gregorio del Pilar, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, and BRP Andres Bonifacio are […]

Duterte: Talks with communists can resume ‘some other time’

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President Rodrigo Duterte said during the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) 84th Anniversary Celebration in Bulacan today, December 8 that peace talks with communists may resume “some other time”. “The best thing sa agriculture is you have the manufacturing, doon na mismo. Ngayon hindi nila mai-transport ’yang pineapple, doon na sa bukid ko na… […]

Filipino soldiers given access to Singapore urban training facility

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Forty members of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) of Philippine Army (PA) are now in Singapore for a professional exchange training program with Singapore Army. The program started December 4 and will end on the 15th. The training program will focus on urban warfare training which gives visiting Filipino soldiers access to Murai Urban Training […]

US, Korea launch ‘realistic air combat exercise’

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Today, United States and Republic of Korea (South Korea) air forces launched VIGILANT ACE 18 which wil be a “realistic air combat exercise”. The US Air Force said VIGILANT ACE, a regularly scheduled flying exercise, will be held on the Korean Peninsula from December 4 to 8. It will be participated by 12,000 US Navy, […]

Bato leads recognition rites of son’s PNPA batch

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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa attended the recognition rites of PNP Academy “HINIRANG” Class of 2021 as guest of honor on December 2 at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite. General dela Rosa’s son Rock dela Rosa is one of the members of HINIRANG. The said rites […]

Franchise, license cancellation ordered for transport strike participants

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Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has instructed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) to go for the cancellation of the franchises and licenses of jeepney operators and drivers who will participate in the planned transport strike on December 4 and 5. The planned transport strike is a move against […]

PH, Japan governments forging deal for MRT-3 maintenance

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) today said that high level talks with the Japanese government is currently underway to negotiate for the return of Sumitomo Corporation as maintenance provider of MRT-3. “High-level discussions with the Government of Japan are ongoing to pave the way for DOTr’s direct engagement of Sumitomo Corporation and its technical partner […]

American, Filipino soldiers conduct artillery, gunnery training

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United States Army together with their counterparts from the Philippine Army conducted the 12-day “Salaknib” exercises in military facilities in Camp O’Donnel in Capas, Tarlac; Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija; and Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The exercises took place from November 16 to 27. Philippine Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ray Tiongson said “Salaknib” […]

PNP close to acquiring Israeli, Korean rifles

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) today, November 28 conducted bid opening for several procurement projects which seeks to acquire assault rifles, machine guns, and pistols. For the acquisition of 5.56mm Basic Assault Rifles the PNP launched three (3) lots: Lot 1 for 8,170 units, Lot 2 for 698 units, and Lot 3 for 4,933 units. […]

Australian warships visit Cebu

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Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Armidale-class patrol vessels Her Majesty Australian Ship (HMAS) Larrakia and HMAS Maitland conducted a visit to Philippine Navy Naval Forces Central in Cebu on November 22. The visit was for logistic fill up and crew respite before resuming joint patrols with Philippine Navy assets in Sulu Sea, Naval Forces Central said. […]

Proclamation terminating talks with communists signed by Duterte

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Proclamation 360 declaring the termination of peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front-Communist Party of the Philippines – The New People’s Army (NDF-CPP-NPA) was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on November 23. The President also directed the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines […]

Duterte: Bangsamoro could be like Hong Kong

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“Nag-uusap kami kagabi, sabi nga ni – mga Senador, maybe we can work out a plan like Hong Kong vis-à-vis with the mainland [China],” President Rodrigo Duterte said during a tribute event for fallen soldiers of Marawi siege in Taguig City on November 21. “Parang local autonomy na lang talaga. Ibibigay na lang natin sa […]

Duterte: Nagsasawa na ako sa kalokohan ng CPP-NPA

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“No, I am not anymore inclined to,” President Rodrigo Duterte said when asked by media on November 18 if he is still pursuing peace talks with CPP-NPA. “Alam mo ‘yung sa mga propaganda nila and even on the streets, there’s a lot of streamers there and placards saying that pasista ako, ako ay graft and […]

Airbus showcases armed C-295 aircraft

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Airbus Defence and Space has unveiled a new variant of its C-295 twin-turboprop tactical military aircraft, an armed Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. Airbus Defence and Space showcased the new variant at the Dubai Airshow in UAE. “The development of further applications for the C295, as well as our other aircraft, is a key […]

Duterte visited New Zealand ‘many, many years ago’

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President Rodrigo Duterte told New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that he already visited New Zealand two times. “I’d like to just mention in passing that at one time, I was proceeding to Peru [for 2016 APEC Leaders’ Meeting] and we had [an] overnight stop in Auckland.” The President added that the first time was […]

Philippine Navy welcomes Australian warships

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Two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warships were welcomed by Philippine Navy’s Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) on November 10 at Zamboanga City Pier. The RAN warships were Armidale-class patrol boats Her Majesty Australian Ship (HMAS) Larrakia and HMAS Maitland. “The visit of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is in connection with the conduct of the […]