It has been eight long years since Apple unveiled the first iPad. Since then, the Cupertino-based company has cycled through 15 models of classic, air, mini, and pro iPads, each one of which had its own sets of pros and cons. On March 27, 2018, Apple once again revealed the latest iteration of the beloved […]
China Wants the Most Powerful Military on the Planet by 2050. And They Might Pull It Off.
President Xi Jinping wants to transform China’s military into the world’s most powerful force by 2050. And he could be on track to do it. On the opening day of its National People’s Congress in Beijing on Monday, China announced a defense budget of 1.11 trillion yuan (US$175 billion) for 2018. That represents an 8.1% […]
Forbes: China And The Philippines Will Work Together To Tap The South China Sea’s Vast Oil Deposits
Ralph Jennings from FORBES wrote: China and the Philippines dispute parts of a sea, but both need fuel. Now both are sure they’ll find some. China needs fuel to grow the world’s second-largest economy by 6.5% this year as established this week at annual legislative sessions. The Philippines just entered year two of a half-decade infrastructure […]
USS Bonhomme arrives in Manila for scheduled port visit
The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), with embarked 3d Marine Division Marines, today arrived in Manila for a scheduled port visit. More than 2,500 sailors and marines aboard Bonhomme Richard are visiting Manila to enhance the strong ties between the Philippines and the United States and to experience the Philippine culture. While […]
Putin touts new ‘invincible’ missile capable of piercing U.S. defenses
(CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted Thursday of new weaponry that will render NATO defenses “completely useless” — and delivered a warning to the world about Russia’s resurgent military might. In an annual address to the Russian parliament, the Kremlin leader said Russia had developed a new, nuclear-capable cruise missile with “unlimited” range that […]
India to procure four Project 11356 frigates under $3bn deal
If you think Russian frigates are cheap, think again. Surprising that India still bought Russian frigates when they can make they can already make frigates, destroyers, and even aircraft carriers of their own. “New Delhi and Moscow have finalized the terms of a contract for four new stealth frigates that Russia will deliver to the […]
Estimated delivery of the two NC-212i aircraft from PT Dirgantara to the Philippine Air Force is now set at mid 2018.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will deliver three NC-212i light transport aircraft – one to Vietnam and two to the Philippines – by midyear, Shephard learned at Singapore Airshow 2018. Arie Wibowo, director of production at PTDI, said that certification for the NC-212i’s Genesys Aerosystems S-Tec 5000 digital autopilot system, a process being led by Airbus […]
Design review finalized for the Philippine Coast Guard patrol vessels
A design review for two new multi-role response vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been finalized, ramping up its patrol vessels fit for maritime law enforcement and security. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently handed over to the Department of Transportation (DOTR) the final report of the design review of the new […]
DPWH to begin construction of new Evacuation Center in Ormoc City
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to begin construction of a P36-million Evacuation Center as a temporary shelter for families displaced by the calamity in Ormoc City, Leyte. A groundbreaking ceremony led by DPWH Leyte Fourth District Engineer Lino Francisco C. Gonzalez and Assistant District Engineer Irwin L. Antonio with Ormoc […]
Duterte to Pacquiao: I want you to become president
During the 39th birthday celebration of Senator Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Pacquiao on December 17, President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants the senator to become president. “At one time, kami lang dalawa nag-uusap. “’Yung style mo na ‘yan gusto kita gawaing presidente. Alam mo kaya mo,” President Duterte said in his speech during the senator’s birthday celebration. […]
Fitch upgrades PH to BBB rating with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings – one of the Big Three credit rating agencies together with Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s – has upgraded the Philippines’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-‘ with Stable outlook. Among the key rating drivers are “strong and consistent macroeconomic performance has continued, underpinned by sound policies that are […]
China gravely concern on PH-Taiwan pacts with sovereign impact
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed grave concern over the reported signing of “investment protection agreement and other cooperation documents that are obviously official in character between Philippine authority and the Taiwan authority” on December 7. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said they have lodged representation to Philippines for the said matter. “China has […]
Senator Chiz hopes NPA terrorist tag just a negotiating tactic
Senator Chiz Escudero is hoping that the tagging of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) – New People’s Army (NPA) as terrorist group by President Rodrigo Duterte is just a negotiating tactic. “I hope this terror tag on CPP-NPA is just a hiccup or a negotiating tactic in the peace process. I am still optimistic […]
Duterte signs proclamation branding CPP-NPA as terrorist group
President Rodrigo Duterte signed the proclamation declaring the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing New People’s Army (NPA) terrorist organization on December 5. “It’s a proclamation declaring the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army a designated, identified terrorist organization under Republic Act (RA) No. 10168,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. […]
US naval pilot draws penis using jet condensation trails
A United States Navy air crew was grounded after a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft EA-18 Growler was used to draw a giant male reproductive organ in the skies over Okanogan County in Washington state on November 16. Images of the said shape formed by the jet’s condensation trails were uploaded to social media and have […]
Singapore sends first littoral mission vessel for ASEAN wargames
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) sent its first Independence-class littoral mission vessel (LMV) RSS Independence (15) to participate in the inaugural ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercises (AMNEX) in Thailand. RSS Independence was commissioned to RSN service in May 2017. RSS Independence is the first of eight planned warships in class. RSS Sovereignty (16) and RSS […]
PM Turnbull witnesses joint Filipino, Australian urban warfare capability
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on November 13 witnessed troops from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defense Force (ADF) demonstrate joint urban warfare capabilities in Camp Aguinaldo. Turnbull is in the Philippines for the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Manila and Clark. The AFP-ADF […]
Coast Guard rescues 8 from capsized motor banca
Philippine Coast Guard personnel assigned at Sub-Station (CGSS) Estancia rscued 8 persons from capsized motor banca at vicinity waters off Bulobadiang Islet, Estancia Iloilo yesterday, November 8. After receiving report from Leo Logronio that an unnamed motor banca capsized at the vicinity waters off Bulobadiang Islet, Estancia Iloilo, CGSS Estancia immediately dispatched its Deployable Response […]
CAAP implements no drone operations in ASEAN meeting venues
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a couple of notices to airmen (NOTAM) that no drone of Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) will be allowed to operate 40 nautical miles radius centered on Luneta Park and Clark DVOR from November 9 to 17. Drone operators including hobbyists were reminded that a “no-fly […]
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