The third and fourth units of 12 ordered FA-50PH aircraft from Korean Airspace Industries (KAI) are expected to be delivered 12 months after the delivery of first 2 units which arrived today at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. Remaining 8 units will be delivered in staggered basis within 8 months after the delivery of 3rd […]
2 FA-50PH took off from South Korea today
The South Korean builder of FA-50PH announced today that two units of said aircraft left South Korea today. “Dear KAI fan page Filipino fans, Congratulations!” said in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) official social networking page. “You’ll get the first two units of FA-50PH fighter jets very soon. They took off from Sacheon in Korea in […]
Turkey F-16 jets shot down Russian warplane
Turkish F-16 fighter jets have reportedly downed a Russian warplane near the Turkish-Syrian border. The aircraft was shot down after it violated Turkish airspace near the Turkish-Syrian border by F16 Fighting Falcon, a Turkish military official said as reported in Express.co.uk. Report says that warning was issued before the deployment of Turkish jets. Two pilots […]
Trillanes: Duterte’s reason to seek presidency ‘too flimsy’
Vice presidential candidate Senator Antonio Trillanes welcomed the possible participation of Davao City Mayor Rodrgo Duterte in the presidential race. However, the senator said the mayor’s reason to join the presidential race is saddening. “Masyadong flimsy ‘yung ginawang dahilan kaya ‘yun lang, medyo nakakalungkot.” “Nalulungkot ako sa dahilan niya,” Trillanes said. He added that the […]
China claims exercising maximum restraint, demands stop on US provocations
China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy commander Admiral Wu Shengli demanded United States Navy to stop provocations in West Philippine Sea. In a meeting at Beijing, the Chinese Admiral told US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift that China has been exercising maximum restraint “bearing the bigger picture of bilateral ties in mind”, Chinese state […]
‘To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up to me’: Who said this?
A quote allegedly stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin is now making rounds online. A news anchor who tweeted the statement, Remi Maalouf said she took it from a post on Facebook and it turned out to be false. “To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up […]
IS kills Chinese hostage: China vows crack down on terrorism
The Chinese government today strongly condemned the Islamic State (IS) group upon confirming that the terrorist group killed Chinese hostage Fan Jinghui. “We express our condolences to the victim and sympathy to his family,” Chinese foreign affairs ministry said. “The Chinese government strongly condemns this inhuman action and will definitely hold the perpetrators accountable,” the […]
PH, Japan foreign affairs ministers discuss issues of mutual concern
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario met Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan on November 16 at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. According to DFA, Secretary Del Rosario and Foreign Minister Kishida discussed significant progress made in strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Japan since […]
First APEC head of state arrives in Manila
The first head of state to arrive in Manila for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting is the President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet. Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lieutenant General Jeffrey Delgado, as military host, received the Chilean President. President Bachelet arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 afternoon […]
Security command center activated for APEC Leaders’ Meeting
The Philippine National Police opened to media on Wednesday, November 11 the Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC) for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting next week at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). It is equipped with a Video Wall System and radio communication to provide timely and efficient response to the security needs […]
Senator Bongbong: We should take every opportunity to talk to the Chinese
Vice presidential candidate Senator Bongbong Marcos is urging the government to take advantage of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting taking place next week to mend Philippines-China diplomatic relations that has been strained in recent years over West Philippine Sea maritime dispute. “I think we should take every opportunity to talk to the Chinese, be […]
Senate declares EDCA an invalid treaty: Only one voted ‘no’
The Senate of the Philippines voted today demanding that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) should be submitted by the Office of the President to Senate for concurrence. Senate Resolution No. 1414, authored by Senator Miriam Santiago, was adopted with 15 affirmative votes, 1 negative, and three abstentions. Miriam Defensor Santiago, Juan Edgardo Angara, Nancy […]
PNP to protesters: Please respect our rights, too
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will strictly implement maximum tolerance to protesters expected to stage rallies during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) events next week where state heads from member economies are attending. The PNP said it will maintain peace and provide proper protection to those exercising their right to peaceful assembly. The national police […]
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