MANILA, Philippines — Apart from last week’s patrol of the Philippine Rise, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has renewed its surveillance patrols in Panatag or Scarborough Shoal the West Philippine Sea. The PCG yesterday also deployed an aerial patrol over Kalayaan Island, particularly in the vicinity of Pagasa Island. PCG spokesman Captain Armand Balilo said […]
Duterte eyes arming ROTC troops, reservists to combat terrorism
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he might arm military reservists and graduates of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program to combat terrorism, but said this option will be among his last in terms of combating terrorism. “If things get worse, I will allow the mobilization and maybe purchase of ROTC – […]
Duterte: China’s military facilities intended for US
If China can use these bases against America, China can also use it against anyone, including the Philippines. His own defense secretary himself, during the hearing on the frigate issue, mentioned the threat of Chinese jets over mainland Philippine skies in a matter of few minutes. MaxDefense believes that this is a selfish act by […]
Projects to look forward to this 2018
After six administrations, the road traversing the old Smokey Mountain area congested by informal settlers is now a high-capacity highway helping offset the usual heavy volume of vehicles in major highways like EDSA and C5. The 9.7-kilometer R-10 stretching from Delpan Bridge, Tondo, Manila, to the mouth of the Malabon River at Bangkulasi Bridge, C-4 […]
The Philippine Air Force is sending a woman pilot for training with the US Air Force.
2nd Lieutenant Catherine Mae Emeterio Gonzales, who was among the Top 10 graduates of the Philippine Military Academy in 2017, is the first woman pilot aviator from the Philippine Air Force to be selected for the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP) in the United States. Gonzales, the daughter of a carpenter from Pagadian City, will attend […]
DPWH completes construction of 36 school buildings in Isabela
Thousands of students in seven (7) towns of the province of Isabela can now utilize the 36 new school buildings constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). School buildings in Isabela Composed of 14 single-storey, 11 two-storey, five (5) three-storey, and six (6) four-storey buildings, these projects were implemented to accommodate the […]
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning to purchase P1-billion worth of military trucks, machine guns and other armaments from Russia
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning to purchase P1-billion worth of military trucks, machine guns and other armaments from Russia. PCG commandant Rear Adm. Elson Hermogino announced the agency’s plan on Friday following the courtesy call last Monday of Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev at the PCG. Hermogino said he discussed with […]
DFA JOINS “ANGELS WALK FOR AUTISM 2018”
The Department of Foreign Affairs joined the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and other organizations for the differently-abled, educational institutions, medical professionals, and government agencies in the “Angels Walk for Autism” at the Mall of Asia Arena on 14 January. The event is organized annually by the ASP as the kick-off event of the National Autism […]
Israel upgrading PH military’s armoured carriers
Israel’s Elbit Systems Land and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) will be upgrading the firepower of Philippine Army’s 44 M113A2 armoured personnel carriers (APC) and convert 5 M113A2s into mortar carriers. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the said project on November 29, […]
Scout Rangers receive Kalashnikov rifles
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana visited the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSSR)on December 28, 2017. FSSR is a Philippine Army Special Operations Command unit specializing in anti-guerrilla jungle warfare, raids, ambushes, close quarters combat, urban warfare and sabotage. During his visit, Secretary Lorenzana handed over Kalashnikov rifles (AK) to the said unit. […]
Philippines acquiring 3 more attack crafts
The Philippine government is acquiring a fourth batch of Multi-Purpose Attack Crafts (MPACs) for the Philippine Navy. These MPACs will be the 10th, 11th, and 12th. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the said acquisition with an amount of PHP270,160,000.00. MaxDefense Philippines said that Propmech […]
330 CAFGUs now ready against NPA terrorists
330 Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary have graduated from Basic Military Training (BMT) on December 27 at Headquarters 1002nd Brigade, Camp BGen Agaab, Malungon, Sarangani, the 10th Infantry Division of Philippine Army said. “Part of the training module is Weapons training, to equip the trainees with basic knowledge and skills in operation […]
Air Force assets non-stop in bringing home soldiers for holidays
Philippine Air Force (PAF) 220th Airlift Wing (220AW) has been working round-the-clock to bring home men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) this holiday season. Among the air assets utilized for this effort were 3 C-130 military transport aircraft, 2 C-295 medium military transport aircraft, 2 F-27 aircraft, and 3 N-22 […]
Duterte leads commissioning of 2 PH-made government vessels
President Rodrigo Duterte led the commissioning of two Philippine-made Multi-mission Offshore Vessels (MMOV) BRP Lapu-Lapu (MMOV 5001) and BRP Francisco Dagohoy (MMOV 5002) on December 21 at Sasa, Davao City. These vessels were commissioned to combat illegal fishing and immediately respond to disasters under Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR). […]
Lacson: China Telecom in PH a choice between national security, duopoly
“China Telecom: the heck of a choice between duopoly and national security. One is doom; the other, doomier. Isn’t there a third alternative?” Senator Panfilo Lacson said in his Twitter account. This is after Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said during the December 19 press briefing that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the fast-racking of the […]
Marawi siege ‘Daredevil’ awarded Medal of Valor
President Rodrigo Duterte posthumously awarded Captain Rommel ‘Daredevil’ Sandoval with Medal of Valor, for acts of conspicuous courage, gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during the Marawi crisis. The presentation of award to his wife was conducted during the 82nd anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held […]
Duterte: NPA almost same with ISIS
President Rodrigo Duterte slammed the NPA terrorists for attacking soldiers in humanitarian mission in Samar during his speech in Camp Crame on December 18. He likened them to ISIS terrorists. “Pati ‘yung mga sundalo doon sa Samar na tutulong sa mga evacuees niratratan ninyo,” President Duterte said. “That’s why, sabi ko, there is no point […]
LOOK: Transitional shelters being readied in Marawi City
Task Force Bangon Marawi chairperson Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) head Eduardo del Rosario inspected the site of transitional shelters in Barangay Sagonsongan, Marawi City on December 13. “The chairman expresses his optimism on the construction’s developments and reassures that at least 500 houses will be ready for turnover by the President to […]
DPWH opens widened Barkadahan Bridge in Taytay
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar led the opening of the widened Barkadahan Bridge in Taytay, Rizal on Friday, December 15. Barkadahan Bridge is a 245-lineal meter bridge which will benefit thousands of motorists utilizing Laguna Lake Highway formerly known as C-6 Road as an alternative route to the congested EDSA and C-5 […]
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