The urgency on funding the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was voiced out in Senate by Senator Dick Gordon during the deliberation on the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN). Senator Gordon proposed a 15 percent allocation from the TRAIN collection with Senate approving 13 percent. “This is something […]
Philippines officially chooses Super Tucano for counterinsurgency
The Philippines has officially and finally chosen the A-29 Super Tucano to replace/complement the Philippine Air Force’s Rockwell OV-10 “Bronco” turboprop attack planes in close-air support missions specially in counterinsurgency. This acquisition is part of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization First Horizon. Brazilian manufacturer of Super Tucano, Embraer announced on November 30 the […]
Duterte to treat NPA, terrorists same with their deeds
President Rodrigo Duterte vowed that the communists and terrorists will be treated the same way what they are doing to the Filipino people. “I will never, never allow them to – it’s not in our system to allow them just to do their thing. Maybe I can promise them that what they do to the […]
Duterte: Leasing Camp Aguinaldo will raise billions
President Rodrigo Duterte leasing Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), will give the military billions. “Kung punuin mo ‘yang Aguinaldo ng building, billion ‘yan. Sobra-sobra na para sa Armed Forces,” President Duterte said during his visit to Philippine Army’s Special Operations Command in Fort Magsaysay on November […]
US aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea en route to USS Ronald Reagan
“A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa at approximately 2:45 p.m. today,” US Navy Task Force 70 Public Affairs said. “The names of the crew and passengers are being withheld pending next of kin notification,” it added. “Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will […]
Japanese, Korean firms want to invest in PH telco industry
Telecommunications company from Japan and South Korea are also interested to invest in Philippines’ third telecom service provider, this was revealed by Senator Bam Aquino. “Habang isinusulong natin noon ang Philippine Competition Act, nakatagpo tayo ng interes mula sa mga kumpanyang galing Japan at Korea na gustong pumasok sa ating industriya ng telco,” he said […]
Duterte to NPA: No more talks, giyera nalang tayo
“Kung nandiyan ‘yung terrorism at sasakyan ng NPA, ah wala na. As of yesterday, I have decided to cut talks with the NPAs,” President Rodrigo Duterte said during the Huling Tikas Pahinga: Isang Pagpupugay sa mga Bayani ng Marawi held in Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. President Duterte said that when he […]
DOTr files plunder complaint against Aquino Cabinet members
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) filed before the Office of the Ombudsman plunder complaint and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Government Procurement Reform Act that stemmed from the allegedly anomalous multi-billion peso MRT-3 maintenance service contract. Respondents in the complaint filed are former Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya and […]
PH maritime security gets boost with Japanese aircraft
The Philippine military’s capability to conduct surveillance, monitoring, and search-and-rescue missions over its vast maritime domain gets a boost after Japan donated five Beechcraft TC-90 turboprop aircraft, an official of the Department of National Defense said. “We welcome that gesture of Japan and the addition of these five aircraft to our inventory will greatly enhance […]
Russia, Philippines to explore on land based, floating nuclear power plants
Russian state corporation Rosatom and the Department of Energy have agreed to cooperate during the bilateral meeting of President Rodrigo Duterte and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on November 13. The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation was signed by Rosatom Deputy Director General for International Relations Nikolay Spasskiy and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi. “The parties […]
Government to inaugurate Cagayan de Oro Coastal Bypass Road
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region X will be inaugurating the Cagayan de Oro Coastal Bypass Road – Gusa-Agora Section on November 10 with Secretary Mark A. Villar and other DPWH executives, DPWH Regional Director Virgilio C. Eduarte said. Meanwhile, the construction of the Agora-PPA-Corrales section is also a work in progress, […]
US agrees to lift payload limit on South Korean missiles
“President Trump has reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to defend Korea, and President Trump and I agreed to further strengthen the robust combined defense posture of our two countries,” South Korea President Moon said during the joint press conference after meeting US President Trump at Blue House in Seoul on November 7. Moon also revealed that […]
Crimes down 8% in first 10 months – PNP
The number of crimes in the country decreased by more than 8 percent in the first 10 months this year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Wednesday. In a statement forwarded by PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos, the police said that total crime volume from January to October this year dropped by 8.44 percent […]
Turkish company providing gun system for PH navy’s upcoming frigates
Aerospace, defence and security business information outlet Shephard Media reported that Aselsan will supply the 30mm SMASH remote-controlled naval gun system as secondary gun for the two Philippine Navy future frigates ordered from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). According to MaxDefense Philippines, the 30mm Aselsan SMASH conforms to the Technical Specifications of Navy frigate acquisition program […]
Construction in Pag-asa Island starts
National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that construction of a beaching ramp in Pag-asa Island in West Philippine Sea has started. “While construction is ongoing, albeit intermittently, depending on good weather, we expect its completion by early 2018,” he said as quoted by Reuters. “No construction can proceed without a good beaching ramp,” he added. […]
Trump warns China, other nations: ‘Japan is a warrior nation’
United States President Donald Trump, prior to embarking on his Asian trip, warned China and other nations in an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that if the North Korean nuclear threat will not be resolved “warrior” Japan may take action. Trump credited China for its efforts in resolving the North Korean nuclear threat, however, […]
Japan providing Philippines with patrol vessels
The Japanese government has promised to provide the Philippines with patrol vessels, newly-appointed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. during an interview with PTV4 on November 2. President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on October 26 last year witnessed the signing and exchanging of notes for the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project […]
Duterte vows to further strengthen Japan, Philippines friendship
During the official dinner hosted by Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on October 30 at the Prime Minister’s Residence, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to further strengthen the friendship between Japan and Philippines. “Suffice it to say that this frequency of interaction is friendship that goes beyond official lines,” Duterte said in his toast remarks. “It […]
PH getting Russian RPG-7B grenade launcher
On October 24, Secretary Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana signed a contract for the procurement of defense articles from Russian state-owned company Rosoboronexport for the Philippine military, the Department of National Defense said. For Rosoboronexport’s side, company Director-General Alexander A. Mikheev singed the contract. According to state-owned Russian News Agency TASS, the Philippines signed a contract […]
Australia helping PH military enhance air, urban, maritime capabilities
Australia will be helping Philippines strengthen its capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), urban warfare, and maritime operations. This was affirmed during the meeting of Australia Minister for Defence Marise Payne and National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana today, October 24. Payne said Australian Defence Force (ADF) mobile training teams will begin providing urban warfare […]
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