Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) spokesperson Hernando Cabrera shared in his micro-blogging account photos of the construction of train cars for the currently being developed Metro Rail Transit System Line 7 (MRT-7). Train cars for the said new train system are being constructed by Korean firm Hyundai Rotem for San Miguel Corporation-led Universal LRT Corporation […]
Trump praises Philippines prior to meeting Duterte
United States President Donald Trump stated some praise remarks for the Philippines in his speech at the APEC CEO Summit in Vietnam on November 10. “The Philippines has emerged as a proud nation of strong and devout families,” Trump said. “For 11 consecutive years, the World Economic Forum has ranked the Philippines first among Asian […]
Duterte: At age of 16, may pinatay na ako
President Rodrigo Duterte said during his meeting with the Filipino community at the Pulchra Resort in Da Nang City, Vietnam on November 9 that when he was 16 years old he stabbed a person to death. The President was emphasizing his resolve to protect the Filipino people from illegal drug dealers when he made the […]
Philippine Air Force war birds: Marawi game changer
The participation of Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) FA-50PH Fighter/Surface Attack/Lead-in Fighter Trainer (F/SA/LIFT) supersonic aircraft and AgustaWestland AW109 attack helicopters in the Marawi City battle against terrorists was dubbed as ‘game changer’. The game changed when “the roar of the after burns” of FA-50PHs was heard over Marawi City, Philippine aviation information provider Pinoy Aviators […]
Runway of PH’s soon ‘eco airport’ tested
Top officials of the Duterte administration successfully conducted the first ever test flight of the paved runway of the New Bohol Airport in Panglao last November 6, 2017. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Ernesto Pernia, and Cabinet Secretary Jun Evasco onboard an aircraft conducted the testing of […]
Duterte, in rare occasion, agrees with Trillanes
President Rodrigo Duterte for a rare instance has agreed with Senator Antonio Trillanes’ position regarding the case filed by the Ombudsman against former President Noynoy Aquino. “For the first time or for the second or third time, Trillanes has a good point there,” the President said in a press conference before he left for Vietnam […]
Chinese railway consultant briefs PH on Bicol Express design
Officials of the China Railway Design Corporation (CRDC) briefed officials of the Philippines government regarding the design of Philippine National Railways (PNR) South Long Haul also being referred as Bicol Express. CRDC, according to its company profile, is a large-scale integrated survey and design consultant enterprise of China. The core business of CRDC covers planning, […]
Marines to celebrate 67th anniversary with President Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte is set to honor the 35 slain and 367 wounded Marines who helped liberate Marawi City from the hands of the Daesh-inspired Maute group terrorists, when he graces the 67th founding anniversary of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) on Tuesday. The event will be held at Jurado Hall, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, […]
8 Lumad NPA members surrender to government
8 NPA members belonging to the indigenous group Lumad surrendered to gpvernment forces in Sultan Kudarat morning of November 2, the 33rd Infantry Battalion (33IB) of Philippine Army said. 33IB Charlie Company commander Captain Rogelio Agustin Jr. said that NPA members turned over 2 M16A1 Assault Rifles and 2 large improvised bombs during a simple […]
Japan to build $2 billion worth natural gas facility in PH
Japan will be establishing a 2 billion dollars worth liquefied natural gas facility in the Philippines to provide a cheaper alternative energy source, this was bared by newly appointed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on November 2 in an interview with PTV4. “Mayroon din po tayong 2 billion dollars na liquefied natural gas storage facility na […]
Andanar calls Duterte critics in EU ‘kulang pa sa iyot’
Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar was recorded on video calling critics of President Rodrigo Duterte in countries part of European Union “pala-iyot” and “kulang pa sa iyot”. “’Yung mga maingay na mga palaiyot, ’yung mga maiingay – alam mo, ang problema sa kanila hanggang ingay lang, wala namang napatunayan. Kung tatanungin mo ’yung kanilang […]
Duterte: Maritime dispute a serious problem, but we are not in a hurry
The overlapping claims and disputes in West Philippine Sea/South China Sea are among the serious problems confronting the entire ASEAN, President Rodrigo Duterte said during the High Level Forum on ASEAN @ 50 conducted at Conrad Manila, Pasay City on October 19. “The South China Sea is one [of the serious problems] but we are […]
Government serves termination notice to Busan Universal Rail
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) formally served the Notice to Terminate for the maintenance contract of MRT Line 3 with Busan Universal Rail Inc. (BURI). The Notice was served October 17. The DOTr cited 4 main reasons, (1) Poor performance; 2. Failure to put in service and subsequently ensure the availability of contractually obligated number […]
Duterte: CIA wants me out of government
President Rodrigo Duterte said that the United States’ civilian foreign intelligence service Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) wants him out of the government. The President made the statement during the Anniversary of Buhay OFW and Anti-Trafficking OFW Movement (ATOM) Launch. “They say that the CIA wanted me out of the government. I believe so but not […]
Duterte: China may provide bullet train for Bicol Express
President Rodrigo Duterte during the Federalism Summit and PDP-Laban Oath-Taking at the Capitol Convention Center, Camsur Water Sports Complex (CWC) in San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur vowed that the train line from Manila to Bicol will be revived. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board already approved the changing of financing mode of the said […]
Duterte: Idol ko Russia, China kasi marunong silang rumespeto
President Rodrigo Duterte said that he has high esteem on Russians and Chinese because they respect other countries. This was stated by Duterte after he expressed his dismay on United States and European Union for their alleged interference in Philippine domestic affairs including the country’s war against illegal drugs. “‘Pag may mga bagong barko diyan […]
PH’s sixth brand-new Japan-made patrol vessel arrives
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) today received its sixth brand-new 44-meter Parola-class Multi-role Response Vessels (MRRV) built by Japan. The said vessel, BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407), skippered by Lieutenant Severino B. Destora, was welcomed at the Headquarters Coast Guard Ready Force Pier 13, Manila. BRP Malabrigo (MRRV 4402), BRP Suluan (MRRV 4406), BRP Pampanga (SARV 003), […]
Military, police chiefs say PH enjoys ‘so much democratic space’
According to heads of country’s military and police force the country is enjoying “so much democratic space” to the point that enemies of the state are using it against the government. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff General Eduardo Año said that the country enjoys “so much democratic space” to the point that terror […]
NASA gives everyone chance to send name to Mars
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is giving people around the world chance to send at least their names to Mars. As of posting time, 1,245,832 names have already been registered. 18,126 names from Philippines were registered. NASA is giving people around the world until November 1 to register their names. All registered names […]
Government forces create unit to help prosecute ‘threat groups’
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) created the Inter-Agency Committee on Legal Action (IACOLA) on October 9. The creation of IACOLA aims to strengthen the intelligence gathering and cooperation, investigation, prosecution and monitoring of cases against “threat groups”. IACOLA aims to accomplish its mission by establishing stronger coordination of […]
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