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European Union announces good news for Pinoy seafarers

December 16, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

European Union (EU) diplomatic delegation in the Philippines, the European Union Delegation to the Philippines said in a statement released December 14 that on December 7 the EU Council approved a directive regarding an agreement between EU social partners in the maritime sector which will provide stronger protection of seafarers on EU vessels. According to […]

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General Bato awards brave cop

December 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Director General (PDG) Ronald dela Rosa today visited Police Officer 1 Jaypee Gonzales of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) at the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame on December 14, 2017. PO1 Gonzales was wounded during an operation against an alleged car-napping group. General dela Rosa awarded Gonzales […]

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Army Brigade records more NPA surrenders than attacks

December 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The 1001st Brigade of the 10th Infantry Division of Philippine Army said that from July 1 this year they have received more NPA members who have surrendered than who have attacked. 1001st Brigade is based in Barangay Mapaang, Maco, Compostela Valley Province covers 8 Municipalities of ComVal Province, 5 Municipalities and 1 City of Davao […]

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Duterte visits Pakistan Navy warship

December 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte today, December 14 visited Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Saif docked at Pier 15, Port Area, Manila. PNS Saif (FFG-253) is a Zulfiquar (Sword)-class frigate in the Pakistan Navy. He was welcomed by Pakistan Ambassador to the Philippines Aman Rashid, Pakistan’s Defense Attaché Commodore Jawad Ahmed, and Pakistan Navy Commanding Officer Captain Shahzad […]

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Duterte: If funds enough, I will buy 50 attack helicopters

December 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte said that if there is enough funds, he will acquire 50 “attack helicopters” that may be used against communist terrorists. The President previously revealed the acquisition of 23 attack helicopters. “Now, I am not a dreamer but the reality, pag one year, pag continuous ang bakbakan, mauubusan talaga kayo ng tao ‘yan […]

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Military destroys terrorist weapons from Marawi crisis

December 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on December 13 conducted the destruction of captured, confiscated, surrendered and recovered weapons from terrorists during the Marawi crisis. The ceremonial demilitarization of said weapons was held at Philippine Army Headquarters Grandstand, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City with the attendance of President Rodrigo Duterte. The Philippine Army said the […]

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PUV Modernization Program starts in Tacloban December 15

December 13, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program will be launched by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in Tacloban City on December 15. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 8 announced that the PUV modernization program will be launched with 45 new franchises for eJeepneys to be available for interested applicants who are organized […]

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Senate, House ratifies P3.7-T national budget for 2018

December 13, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Senate on Tuesday night ratified the proposed PHP3.7 trillion national budget for 2018 just days before it goes on recess on December 16. On the same day, the House of Representatives (HoR) also ratified the budget which is now set to be transmitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for his signature. Before the budget was […]

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Japan to sign 5 grant contracts for school building projects in PH

December 9, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Japan is set to provide the Philippines a new package of assistance amounting to USD477,444, or about PHP 23 million, for school building projects. The projects will be funded through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) implemented by the Embassy of Japan. Japanese Ambassador to Philippines Koji Haneda is scheduled to sign […]

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Duterte firing an entire commission on Monday

December 8, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte during the 84th anniversary celebration of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Malolos, Bulacan on December 8 said he is firing an entire commission on Monday. “Corruption is really pulling us down. Kaya sa akin, even a whiff, bulong bulungan lang sabihin na tumanggap ka o naghingi – you’re fired,” […]

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DOE working for more affordable, sustainable energy

December 8, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for an innovative, competitive and sustainable energy environment in facilitating investments via lower tariffs, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said during the 29th Energy Investment Forum held at the Makati Shangri-La on December 7. He said with this initiative Filipinos’ dream of more affordable electricity will soon become a […]

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Japan donates 100 patrol vehicles to PNP

November 29, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Japanese government through its Embassy in Manila turned over 100 Light Transport Vehicles to the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be used as patrol cars. The turn over ceremony was conducted in Camp Crame, Quezon City today, November 29. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Koji Haneda turned over the donation to PNP […]

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PHOTOS: Japanese destroyer welcomed by Philippine Navy

November 27, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Philippine Navy on November 26 welcomed a Takanami-class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), JS Ōnami (DD-111). The Japanese warship is staying in Manila until November 28 for a goodwill visit and replenishment of supply after participating in the ASEAN International Fleet Review in Thailand. Philippine Navy said BRP Rajah Humabon (PF11) […]

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Military to build structure in country’s northernmost island

November 27, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has unveiled the miniature replica of the fishermen’s shelter planned to be built in the northernmost island of the Philippines, Mavulis Island. Mavulis Island also known as Y’Ami Island is part of Batanes Archipelago. “Bukod sa surface at maritime patrol na isinasagawa […]

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Duterte convenes Cabinet for AFP procurement projects

November 25, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte convened with his Cabinet members to discuss the updates on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) procurement projects in Malacañang Palace on November 23. The President in his recent speeches mentioned about procuring at least 23 attack helicopters, rocket launchers, and new generation of firearms. The Department of National Defense (DND) […]

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Duterte buying ‘new generation of firearms’

November 23, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte said he has allocated some portion of budget for the acquisition of “new generation of firearms” for the soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “I have the money. I have reserved a certain portion of our income dedicated to the purchase of a new generation of firearms. Sa Intelligence, […]

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Duterte inspects rifles that killed terrorists leaders in Marawi

November 23, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte inspected sniper rifles that were reportedly used to gun down terrorist leaders who led the attack in Marawi City. The inspection was conducted during his visit to Philippine Army’s Special Operations Command (SOCOM) headquartered at Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on November 22, 2017. President Duterte also tested one of […]

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Presidential Peace Adviser: All meetings with communists cancelled

November 22, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

“We are hereby announcing today the cancellation of all planned meetings with the CPP/NPA/NDF in line with President Duterte’s directive that there will be no more peace talks with them,” Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said in a statement released November 22. President Rodrigo Duterte on November 21 said he told Dureza to tell the […]

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Donated Japanese aircraft now in Philippine Navy service

November 21, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The first Beechcraft TC-90 aircraft donated by the Japanese government was activated today, November 21 by Philippine Navy Philippine Fleet at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City. The said aircraft is among the first two TC-90s Japan turned over last March 27, 2017. The now active TC-90 aircraft has tail number 390. It […]

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MRT3 getting new rails, trains, signaling system, maintenance contractor

November 21, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

“Immediately before this press conference, I had the occasion to confer with Secretary Tugade on the positive steps taken to improve MRT-3,” Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. said during the November 21 press briefing in Malacañang. “He assured me number one, that they are going to procure a reliable maintenance contractor; number two, they’re […]

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