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Duterte to officially declare NPA as terrorist group

November 19, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte said he will be issuing an official document, a proclamation which will categorize armed communists as terrorists. The Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army (CPP/NPA) is among United States Department of State’s list of Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTOs) since 2002. “I am not anymore inclined into [pursuing peace talks with communists],” […]

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Duterte firing officials wasting people’s money on travels

November 18, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte said during the Launching of the Department of Agriculture’s Partnership with Ayala Malls: Tienda Farmers and Fisherfolks outlets that next week he will fire government officials who traveled abroad without proper approval. “All those guy who have been using money of the government, just easily going in and out of travel upon […]

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DOTr parades jeepney replacement prototypes

November 18, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) today conducted the Modernization Caravan and Road Drive Test of public utility vehicles (PUV) prototypes in line with the PUV Modernization Program. These PUV prototypes will soon be replacing old jeepneys. “The caravan started today, November 18, 2017 at ASEANA City, and will continue up to the Quezon City Memorial […]

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Duterte, Chinese Premier launch Pasig River bridges project

November 17, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte was presented with the scale models of the Binondo-Intramuros and Estrella Pantaleon Bridges, both crossing Pasig River, which will be built and financed by China through grant. President Duterte and China Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing of several agreements along with the Exchange of Letters on Project of Two Bridges Across […]

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US provided $65M, $85M for PH maritime, counterterrorism capabilities

November 16, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

During their bilateral meeting on November 12, President Rodrigo Duterte and United States President Donald Trump have acknowledged that the United States has provided approximately $65 million to enhance the Philippines’ maritime security capabilities. The White House also said that the United States has provided over $85 million in counterterrorism-related equipment, training, and support to […]

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Trump gives $2 million for Duterte’s campaign against drugs

November 16, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The White House on November 14 said in a statement that United States President Donald Trump announced $2 million to support illegal drug demand reduction programs in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte’s major advocacy. Trump and President Rodrigo Duterte conducted a bilateral meeting at the sidelines of ASEAN Summit and Related Summits earlier this week. […]

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MRT coach detaches from main train

November 16, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

“Pati MRT nang iiwan,” this is what MRT-3 passenger Ivan Caballero Villegas said in his social networking account after the train coach they are riding detached from the main train. “Umaandar, sabay biglang bitaw ng huling MRT Bus. Yung lahat na lang iniiwan tayo,” Villegas said. “Around 130 to 140 passengers were evacuated by the […]

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Duterte: Chinese rifle that killed Hapilon going back to China

November 15, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that a Filipino shooter using Chinese rifle killed Isnilon Hapilon, the reported emir of all Islamic State forces in the Philippines who was among the leaders of terrorists involved in Marawi seige. Duterte and Li conducted an Expanded Bilateral Meeting at Aguinaldo State Banquet Room in Malacañang […]

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Philippines is most strategic military location – Trump

November 15, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Prior to leaving Philippines, United States President Donald Trump highlighted how successful his trip was. “The relationship with the past administration was horrible, to use a nice word,” he said. “And now we have a very, very strong relationship with the Philippines, which is really important – less so for trade, in this case, than […]

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Duterte thanks Abe for aircraft, machineries and radars

November 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a bilateral meeting on Monday, November 13, with the Philippine leader reaffirming strong relations with Japan. “There’s a thing here that says that I should reaffirm, and I am reaffirming this by — in the strongest possible language that we have a very strong bond. […]

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Japan seals subway project deal with Philippines

November 14, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on November 13 during their bilateral meeting in Manila witnessed the signing and exchanging of notes for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP). Japan will be providing loan and expertise for the said subway line. Signing of loan agreement is expected in January 2018. The subway […]

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Duterte: My administration hopes to usher in Golden Age of Infrastructure

November 9, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

President Rodrigo Duterte said at the APEC CEO Summit Session 7 that his administration is pushing for the Golden Age of Infrastructure in the Philippines. “The ASEAN Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 and the APEC Connectivity Blueprint for 2015 to 2025 can complement each other in establishing a seamless and comprehensively connected and integrated […]

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Philippines sends largest warship, frigate for ASEAN wargames

November 8, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Philippine Navy on Wednesday, November 8 sent off its Tarlac-class landing platform dock BRP Tarlac (LD601) and Del Pilar-class frigate BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF15) to participate in the first-ever ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) on November 13 to 22 in Thailand hosted by Royal Thai Navy (RTN). Navy the Vice Commander Rear Admiral […]

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Construction of Philippines’ 1st subway slated to start 4Q 2018

November 8, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has released its timeline for the implementation of Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) which will be funded by Japan through official development assistance (ODA) loan. DOTr said the first subway line in the Philippines is on track to open a segment by the 2nd quarter of 2022 “instead of the […]

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Army contingent now in Singapore for shooting competition

November 7, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Philippine Army Shooting Contingent composed of 45 strong and highly motivated members of the group is now in Singapore to participate in the 27th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) 2017 which started November 6 and will run until the 23rd. Commanding General of the Philippine Army Lieutenant General Rolando Bautista led the send-off ceremony for […]

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Countries looking at PH for anti-drug campaign best practices – Roque

November 6, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday, November 6 that some countries are now looking at Philippines’ anti-drug campaign for best practices. He said that though illegal drug problem in the Philippines was not totally eradicated “no one will say that the campaign — the war on drugs — has not resulted in positive results […]

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MRT-3 maintenance provider contract officially terminated

November 6, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Today, November 6 the Department of Transportation (DOTr) served it final decision to terminate its contract with Busan Universal Railways Inc. (BURI) for the maintenance of the Metro Railway Transit 3 (MRT-3) system, general overhauling of 43 Light Rail Vehicles (LRV), total replacement of its signaling system, and other additional maintenance works. Transportation Secretary Arthur […]

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Ms. Philippines Karen Ibasco crowned as Miss Earth 2017

November 4, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Miss Earth Philippines Karen Ibasco was crowned as Miss Earth 2017 during the coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on November 4. This is the 17th edition of Miss Earth pageant. This edition has a theme: Heroines Fighting Climate Change. Miss Earth is among the so-called big […]

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Coast guard heroes of Marawi battle recognized

November 3, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

Philippine Coast Guard personnel who are also considered as Marawi City heroes along with Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police personnel were welcomed today, November 3. The heroes welcome ceremony was conducted at the Coast Guard Surface Support Force, Pier 13, South Harbor in Manila. An awarding ceremony was also conducted. The […]

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Asian Development Bank supports Duterte’s Build, Build, Build program

November 3, 2017 by Gloria Seloza

The Board of Directors of Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the $100 million loan for the Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF). The IPIF aims to support the Philippine government in accelerating the delivery of high quality public infrastructure projects under its ambitious “Build, Build, Build” program. IPIF will help the Department of Transportation and […]

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