“In the meantime that we are not really prepared, just about anything except to talk. And then let us just talk,” President Rodrigo Duterte said when asked about the West Philippine Sea upon his arrival from a two-day visit to Japan. “I cannot imagine myself getting involved in a violent and almost a suicide action. […]
Japan, PH jointly condemn North Korea missile tests
Japan and Philippines on October 30 at the summit meeting of President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned North Korea’s continued missile tests. “We need to address many issues confronting the region and threats to the stability and security [in the] Asia-Pacific,” President Duterte said at the joint press event after the […]
3 US nuclear-powered supercarriers now operating in Asia-Pacific
There are now three United States carrier strike group (CSG) operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The first is CSG 5 led by nuclear-powered supercarrier USS Ronald Reagan. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a forward-deployed aircraft carrier homeported at Yokosuka Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan. The second carrier strike group currently operating in the Asia-Pacific region […]
Duterte to Iloilo City Mayor: You’re next
President Rodrigo Duterte again warned Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog during the commemorative session and concert program of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Law Association (ALA) Governing Council at the Rizal Hall in Malacañang Palace on October 25, 2017. ASEAN Law Association is a non-governmental organization of lawyers in the ASEAN region. […]
5000 AK-47Ms, 1 million ammo, 20 military trucks donated by Russia
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday witnessed the turn over of 5,000 units of Kalashnikov assault rifles, one million units 1943-type cartridges with steel core bullets; and 5,000 units of steel helmets; and 20 units of Ural-4320 multi-purpose trucks from the Russian government. Russia Director for Main Department for the International Military Cooperation of the Ministry […]
18 NPAs surrender with their firearms, improvised bombs
Eighteen (18) NPA members with their firearms and improvised bombs surrendered to the 33rd Infantry ‘Makabayan’ Battalion (33IB) of the Philippine Army on October 24. The rebels were from the mountains of Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat. “Said surrenderors voluntarily turned themselves in to the government authorities due to the fear of being caught in […]
US defense chief arrives in Philippines
United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Clark on October 23 for the 4th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus which will be attended by defense chiefs of ASEAN countries plus Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and United States. Philippines is this year’s host of ASEAN meetings and related meetings. The […]
Russia providing PH with AK-103s – sources
The Russian government is expected to turn over 5000 units of Avtomat Kalashnikova AK-103 with a million ammunition on October 25. Official announcement or confirmation is yet to be made but reliable sources say that Russia will be providing the AK-103 model of Kalashnikov rifle. AK-103 uses the 7.62×39mm round. It can be fitted with […]
Duterte proposes blasting of pirates
Blast the terrorists who are committing piracy like hijacking merchant vessels, killing and kidnapping people at sea, this is what President Rodrigo Duterte would tell the leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia. “If there is one thing that must be immediately solved is really the problem of the Malacca Strait,” Duterte said during the High Level […]
2 Russian destroyers now in Philippines
Two Russian Navy warships are currently in the country for a goodwill visit. These Russian warships are Udaloy-class destroyers Admiral Vinogradov and Admiral Panteleyev. The warships docked in Manila South Harbor today, October 20. Russian tanker Boris Butoma also arrived with the warships. The Russian Embassy in Manila said on October 22 from 11 am […]
Pimentel on Trillanes’ US trip: Is he now a US politician?
“Is he now a US politician?” Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said when asked to comment on Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s trip to United States. Trillanes reportedly met US Republican Senator Marco Rubio. Pimentel is also on a foreign trip. On Tuesday, in behalf of PDP-Laban, Pimentel signed a Memorandum of Understanding with United […]
Additional 13 terrorists confirmed killed in Marawi City
The Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) reported the killing of 13 terrorists still fighting in Marawi City. “Our operations to flush out and deal with terrorist stragglers has been continuing relentlessly since yesterday . Last night’s operations has been very positive. We were able to neutralize 13 rebels and we confirmed this,” AFP Chief-of-Staff […]
Duterte: Chinese sniper rifles killed Omar, Isnilon
President Rodrigo Duterte on October 17 said that Chinese sniper rifles killed terrorist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute before dawn of October 16. “China, dalawang beses na naglipad dito para sa [paghatid ng military aid]. ‘Yung sniper nila was of great help. ‘Yung mahaba nila na sniper [rifles]. ‘Yun ang nakakuha kay ano – […]
Duterte to drivers of old jeeps: January 1, guguyurin ko ‘yan sa harap niyo
“Sumunod kayo because January 1 [next year], ‘pag may makita ako diyan mga jeep ninyo na walang rehistro, hindi narehistro, luma, guguyurin ko ‘yan sa harap ninyo,” President Rodrigo Duterte said during the Federalism Summit at the Capitol Convention Center in Pili, Camarines Sur today. The President made the statement after jeepney operators and drivers […]
Isnilon Hapilon, Omar Maute confirmed dead
National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana during a news briefing conducted 11:30 am of October 16 confirmed that terrorist leaders Omarkhayam Maute and Isnilon Hapilon were killed in Marawi City during a ground attack early morning of October 16. “We were suppose to go to Marawi today with the President but we were prevailed by the […]
LOOK: Australia, PH navies show joint capabilities
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Philippine Navy (PN) showcased their capabilities during a joint humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations demo today, October 15. This was conducted in the vicinity waters of Subic Bay. The activity was the last activity between RAN and PN before Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) HMAS Adelaide (LO1) […]
Duterte: Itong Russia, baka iwan ‘yung limang rockets
President Rodrigo Duterte said that the Philippines already got more than ten thousand rifles from China and Russia. He also said during the October 13 episode of his program “Sa totoo lang” with Erwin Tulfo that Russia could possibly leave behind 5 rockets. “Itong Russia, baka iwan ‘yung limang rocket[s],” he said. The President may […]
Duterte’s economic team in US to entice American investors
President Rodrigo Duterte’s team of economic managers are currently in United States for the Philippine Economic Briefing to entice American investors to come to the Philippines. The team is led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III joined by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, Socio-Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Ernesto Pernia, Budget and Management […]
Coast Guard activates new squadron under PCG Auxiliary
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has activated a new squadron under the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). PCG Officer-In-Charge Commodore Joel S. Garcia PCG Ph.D., H.D. led the activation ceremony. The new squadron, PCGA Medical Squadron is composed of Doctors, Nurses, Dentists and medical emergency personnel led by Captain Butch Ong. Commodore Garcia also led […]
Antipolo to Ortigas P2P dry runs with free service
As a dry run for the Point-to-Point (P2P) Robinsons Place Antipolo to Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas bus route, RRCG is offering free ride for two days. The free ride service will start October 14 and will run until the 15th. Service will start 5 am and will end at 9 pm. “Ang mga bus na […]
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