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The customs agencies of the Philippines and China agree on data exchange

March 11, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

The customs agencies of the Philippines and China agreed to set up a data exchange system to facilitate the timely sharing of trade information and aid the two nations in their respective campaigns against smuggling and tax evasion. Customs Deputy Commissioner Edward James Dy Buco reported to Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III that the […]

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No insubordination in seeking guidance on frigate CMS ( Former Navy chief )

No insubordination in seeking guidance on frigate CMS ( Former Navy chief )

March 8, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

MANILA, Philippines — The former flag officer in command of the Philippine Navy on Wednesday stressed that he did not commit “insubordination” by “insisting” that a Dutch company provide the computer system of the two frigates that the military is procuring from a South Korean firm. In a hearing by the House Committee on National […]

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The Department of National Defense (DND): Frigate acquisition project ‘aboveboard’

March 8, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

The Department of National Defense (DND) would like to clarify several points raised by Maj. Gen. Ramon Farolan, AFP (Ret.) in his recent Reveille column (“Letter to a friend, Vice Adm. RJ Mercado,” 2/26/18). During the hearing conducted by the Senate committee on national defense and security last Feb. 19, the issues surrounding the Frigate […]

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Here are the bidders for the ongoing SOBE for the Rebidding of the Supply and Delivery of Force Protection Equipment project for the Department of National Defense

Here are the bidders for the ongoing SOBE for the Rebidding of the Supply and Delivery of Force Protection Equipment project for the Department of National Defense

March 8, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

Here are the bidders for the ongoing SOBE for the Rebidding of the Supply and Delivery of Force Protection Equipment project for the Department of National Defense, involving 37,774 units of Body Armor for the Philippine Army: 1. Multi-System Construction and Development Corp. (Philippines) / China Xinxing Import and Export Co. Ltd.- was disqualified for […]

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PRRD ‘war remark’ on PH Rise not directed at China

Get permission to explore Philippine Rise or risk war with PH ( Duterte )

March 4, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

President Rodrigo Duterte warns of war erupting should any foreign country conduct fishing or research activities in the Philippine Rise without the government’s permission. Duterte’s threat came weeks after he ordered the Philippine Navy to fire on foreign poachers found inside the country’s exclusive economic zone. In a speech before soldiers in Marawi City, Duterte […]

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Bell EPI combat utility helicopters

Philippines terminates $234m deal to buy 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters

February 15, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered to call off an approximately $234m deal to acquire 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters for the Philippine Air Force. The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of National Defense (DND) has issued a notice to terminate the contract with Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC). The contract cancellation follows after Canada […]

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PHILIPPINES-RUSSIA ACCORD ON NUCLEAR ENERGY COOPERATION TAKES EFFECT

PHILIPPINES-RUSSIA ACCORD ON NUCLEAR ENERGY COOPERATION TAKES EFFECT

February 3, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

25 January 2018 MOSCOW – PHILIPPINES-RUSSIA ACCORD – An memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) formally took effect on 19 December 2017. PHILIPPINES-RUSSIA ACCORD An memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Russia’s State Atomic Energy […]

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CAPABILITY ENHANCEMENT | PNP 10-Year Modernization Program

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has bought a LOT of new stuff that it is almost mind boggling. (FULL LIST + Photos )

February 2, 2018 by Gracel Ortega Leave a Comment

It turns out that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has bought a LOT of new stuff that it is almost mind-blowing. ( Check the Full list at the bottom of this article + Photos ) The Philippine National Police (PNP) is gearing for the PNP 10 Year Modernization Program. The Agency’s Capability Enhancement Program (CEP) […]

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Assault boats manned by Special Forces deployed in Davao City

January 1, 2018 by Gracel Ortega

The Special Forces Regiment Airborne (SFRA) of Philippine Army Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has turned over two assault boats to Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The turn over was conducted in a ceremony on December 26 at Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City. SFRA commander Brigadier General Ramiro […]

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300 Indigeneous People complete Basic Military Training

December 18, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

300 Candidate Soldiers (CS) – Indigeneous People (IP) are now members of 4 Sundalo ng Mamamayan, ARmado laban sa Terorismo at kriminalidad (SMART) Companies after completing the 8-week Basic Military Training on December 17. The graduation ceremony was held at Sgt Demerin Grandstand, Headquarters 10th Infantry Division (10ID), Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province. The […]

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AFP not standing down against NPA this Christmas

December 17, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

“The decision not to declare a suspension of military operations (SOMO) with the members of the New People’s Army over the Christmas holidays stays,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement released December 17. He said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), our defenders would not stand down as there has been call […]

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PH, Japan discuss development assistance for MRT-3

December 17, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade met with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) representatives to discuss official development assistance (ODA) for the MRT-3 Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said December 17. In November, DOTr said it is conducting high level talks with the Japanese government to negotiate for an engagement with Sumitomo Corporation […]

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219 Agent-trainees begin Drug Enforcement Officers Basic Course

December 15, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

219 New Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent-trainees have taken their oath of office during the Reception Rites for Drug Enforcement Officers Basic Course (DEOBC) Class 2017-11 on December 12 at the PDEA Academy in Camp Castañeda, Silang, Cavite. PDEA Director General Aaron N. Aquino led the said reception rites. The agent-trainees will undergo six-month […]

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Former NPA says NPA squad commander pocketing funds

December 13, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

“Sigi ingon ang NPA nga ang Gobyerno ang kurakot, pero ang tinuod nga istorya sila ang kurakot,” said former NPA member Danny Lauda Andip, as quoted by 10th Infantry ‘Agila’ Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army. 10ID said Andip alias Berni who was the Squad Finance Logistic Officer of Squad Abe, Front Committee 53 for […]

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Russian firm highlights how it can help PH develop nuclear power

December 13, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM has conducted a workshop at the Diamond Hotel in Manila on December 11 in cooperation with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The workshop highlighted how “ROSATOM can help support the development of a nuclear power program particularly on Raising the Level of […]

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Mayor Sara scraps talks with NPA terrorists

December 7, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has scrapped the localized peace talks with the the New People’s Army (NPA) after her father President Rodrigo Duterte declared the communists fighters as terrorists. “Since the policy of the government is to never negotiate with terrorists, what we are going to do is to talk to the community about […]

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TRAIN Investors’ confidence remains high despite TRAIN law: Lopez

Bicam approves tax exempting P340K in annual bonuses, income

December 7, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

During the Bicameral Conference Committee meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate on December 6 to reconcile conflicting provisions of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill, both sides agreed to raise the tax exemption cap of 13th month pay and other bonuses to P90,000 from the current P82,000 of Republic Act 10653. […]

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754 Candidate Soldiers start training

December 6, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

Training of 754 Candidate Soldiers (CS) were admitted by the 1st Infantry ‘Tabak’ Division, Philippine Army on December 4. Tabak Division is headquartered at Camp Major L. Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur. It specializes in anti-guerrilla warfare. The qualified applicants will undergo 16-week Candidate Soldier Course divided into Classes 506, 507, 518, 519, and […]

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PH, Singapore inaugurate air surveillance project in Palawan

December 3, 2017 by Gracel Ortega

The Philippines and Singapore governments inaugurated the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) project in the municipality of Bataraza in the southernmost tip of Palawan on December 2, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. The ADS-B is a collaboration between Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Secretary Arthur […]

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