MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) said it is looking at the possibility of including its Gregorio Del Pilar-class frigates (formerly the US Coast Guard Hamilton cutters) in the force package it is preparing in response to the kidnapping of three Filipino overseas workers in Libya last July 6. “Your Navy now has the capabilities that […]
PH Navy to conduct comprehensive test of MPAC weapons
MANILA — Once weather conditions have improved, the Philippine Navy (PN) will conduct a comprehensive test of the Spike-ER surface-to-surface missiles and machine gun systems equipping three of its newly-activated multi-purpose assault craft (MPAC), Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said. “The test will showcase, test, and affirm the missile-capability of the newly-equipped Boat […]
PH Navy gets patrol boats from China
The Philippine Navy on Monday released photos of the four patrol boats donated by China. The 12-meter blue boats have an estimated speed of 30 to 32 knots. The Navy also received 30 units of rocket-propelled grenade launchers and ammunition, Navy spokesperson Cdr. Jonathan Zata said. The Navy is still assessing where the boats will […]
Indonesia reveals details of Chinese sensors installed onboard KCR-60M vessels
In line with the installation of Type 630 30 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS) turrets, the Indonesia Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) has also equipped two of its KCR-60M fast attack craft with Chinese-made sensors, consoles, and combat information systems. Details of the systems, which were revealed on 22 July by a […]
Wescom awards medals to PH, US Seabees in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Western Command (Wescom) has awarded military civic action medals to officers and enlisted personnel of the construction battalions of the Philippine and US navies for jointly completing the construction of a school building of an elementary school in this city. Capt. Cherryl Tindog, chief of the Public Affairs Office of […]
Tacloban’s P925-M bypass road completed by August 2019
TACLOBAN CITY — The four-lane Tacloban bypass road designed to decongest the city’s major thoroughfare will be completely passable next year, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Tuesday. The PHP924.55-million project, which has been implemented in five phases since 2015, is up for completion in August 2019. DPWH Regional Director Edgar Tabacon […]
Multisectoral task force formed to settle Kalinga tribal row
LAGAWE, Ifugao — Kalinga Vice Governor James Edduba has confirmed that peace is reigning between Kalinga’s Lubo and Tulgao tribes after the two murder suspects that sparked a conflict were put behind bars. On the sidelines of the Cordillera Day celebration here over the weekend, Edduba said Kalinga Governor Jocel Baac had formed a multisectoral task […]
PH, Aussie sailors in Palawan sea drill play goodwill games
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Philippine Navy (PN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) sailors challenged each other in friendly games of basketball and volleyball, as part of their 10-day joint maritime security activity (MSA) in Palawan on Tuesday. Captain Cherryl Tindog, chief of the Public Affairs Office of the Western Command (Wescom), said the friendly face-off […]
MNLF leader, companion, slain in North Cotabato attack
MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato – A ranking leader of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and his aide were killed by still unidentified gunmen along the national highway here Tuesday afternoon, police said. “Manhunt operations have been launched against the perpetrators,” Superintendent Bernard Tayong, speaking for the North Cotabato police office, said following the killing of Datu […]
Convince your NPA kin, friends to surrender: Army
BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Army’s primary unit covering northern Luzon is calling on relatives of members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the upland region of Cordillera to convince their kin to return to the folds of the law. The call came as an NPA leader, who has been operating in the boundaries of […]
NPA attacks Army detachment in ComVal town
DAVAO CITY – Troops from the Army’s 72nd Infantry Battalion clashed anew with members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) when their detachment in Barangay Cabuyoan, Mabini, Compostela Valley province was attacked on Monday. Based on the initial report from Mabini Municipal Police Office, Chief Insp. Milgrace Driz, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-11, said […]
Westmincom honors 10 wounded soldiers
ZAMBOANGA CITY–The Armed Forces’ Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has awarded medals for gallantry in action to 10 soldiers who were wounded in a recent clash with Abu Sayyaf bandits in the province of Sulu. Lt. Gen. Arnel dela Vega, Westmincom chief, awarded the wounded personnel medals (WPM) during his visit on Friday to the soldiers […]
Army, NegOcc city partner for construction of P2.3-M hanging bridge
BACOLOD CITY — The Philippine Army’s 542nd Engineer Construction Battalion (542nd ECB) is building another local government unit (LGU)-funded PHP2.3-million steel hanging bridge in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. The 3rd Civil Military Operations (CMO) Battalion said on Facebook on Sunday that the construction of the bridge at Sitio Cabagal in Barangay Buenavista will start after the […]
PH, Aussie navies to hold maritime security activity in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — Two Australian navy patrol boats arrived here Monday to participate in a Maritime Security Activity (MSA) to enhance training, interoperability, and cooperation against terrorism and kidnapping within Palawan’s water lanes. Captain Cherryl Tindog, chief of the Public Affairs Office (PAO) of the Western Command (Wescom), said the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) […]
AFP joins nation in celebrating Pacman’s victory
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins the rest of the nation in celebrating the victory of Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao over Argentinian boxer Lucas Matthysse at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sunday. “We, at the Armed Forces of the Philippines joins the whole nation in celebrating […]
Navy to test Spike-ER missiles off Corregidor
MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) is set to test its newly-acquired Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd Spike-ER surface-to-surface missile systems on July 17 to 18 and July 24 to 26 off Corregidor Island. This was confirmed by Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong in a message to the Philippine News Agency Monday morning. […]
Pacman win highlights grit, determination of Pinoys: AFP spox
MANILA — The latest victory of Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao against Argentine boxer Lucas Matthysse highlights the grit and determination of a Filipino, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said late Sunday. The military spokesperson added that Pacquiao’s win is very convincing as the former dominated his opponent all throughout the match. […]
MILF fighters need to undergo process to join PNP
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said an automatic integration of fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its splinter cells to the police ranks is unlikely even if the Bangsamoro transition pushes through. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde explained that while there is no immediate integration, interested parties may […]
North Cotabato village chair survives ambush
COTABATO CITY — Police have launched manhunt against two men who tried to kill a village chairperson of a communist rebel-infested town of Magpet in North Cotabato on Tuesday morning, a provincial police officer said Wednesday. Supt. Bernard Tayong, speaking for the North Cotabato provincial police office, said that Magpet police personnel, backed by the Army’s […]
Army: 12 BIFF killed in 2-day offensives in Maguindanao
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — The military here claimed that 12 Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed in military offensives on Sunday and Monday. Capt. Arvin John Encinas, spokesperson of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID), said the two-day air and ground assaults in Barangay Malingao, Shariff Saydona town left a dozen Bangsamoro Islamic […]