President Benigno S. Aquino III and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have an opportunity to talk with each other during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting next week but no formal bilateral talks have been set yet. Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr., in a briefing Thursday, explained that it has been the practice […]
2 ASG terrorists killed in clash with 35th Infantry Battalion
Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were reported killed during an encounter with 35th Infantry Battalion troopers in Patikul town, Sulu Thursday morning. This was disclosed by Joint Task Group-Sulu commander Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado. He added the information was forwarded to them by their intelligence operatives. The ASG bandits were killed during a 7:30 […]
BRP Ramon Alcaraz to help secure APEC meet
The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), one of the country’s most modern warships, will help secure delegates in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting on Nov. 17 to 20. The former Hamilton-class cutter will help the Coast Guard implement its no-sail policy in Manila Bay which is behind the Philippine International Convention Center in […]
PH tells China: Arbitration a peaceful, enduring solution to sea row
The Philippines on Wednesday said it is determined to see through the conclusion of its arbitration case that seeks to invalidate China’s huge sea claim amid Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s accusation that Manila’s legal challenge has strained ties between the two countries. Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose maintained that arbitration, “a universally-recognized dispute settlement […]
Erap: Manila to showcase the best of PH’s capital during APEC meet
As world attention will be focused on Metro Manila during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting in the country from November 18 to 19, Mayor Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada expressed confidence and assurance that the city of Manila will rise up to the challenge of showcasing the best of the country’s Capital […]
All Navy AW-109Es likely to be deployed for APEC security work
There is a huge possibility that the Philippine Navy (PN)’s five brand-new AgustaWestland AW-109 “Power” naval helicopters will be deployed to provide additional security for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Metro Manila next week. The five aircraft are ideal for security work as they are all equipped with NVG (night vision gear) […]
Pacquiao offers free boxing event at Bonifacio Naval Station
Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) Youth super flyweight champion Aston “Mighty” Palicte will face ex-WBO Oriental light flyweight champion Vergilio “Maton” Silvano in the main event of ‘Tibay ng Pinoy XI’ on Nov. 13 at the Bonifacio Naval Station in Taguig. “They will vie for 12 rounds for the vacant WBO Oriental super flyweight title,” […]