Today, government security forces and law enforcers who will maintain peace and order during the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit and Related Summits were deployed. ASEAN Committee on Security, Peace and Order, Emergency Preparedness and Response (CSPOEPR) chairperson DILG OIC Catalino S. Cuy together with other government department heads led the send-off ceremony of said contingent. ASEAN […]
Japan, Philippines to intensify defense, security cooperation
Philippines and Japan will intensify defense and security cooperation to combat terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crimes, President Rodrigo Duterte said upon arrival from his two-day working visit in Japan. “We will strive to make our waters free and open to our peoples so that they can enjoy our rich natural maritime resources,” President Duterte […]
2 PH naval pilots complete training in Japan
Two more Philippine Navy pilots form the naval air group have completed training at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Tokushima Air Base in Tokushima Prefecture on October 20. The training was in connection with the transfer of 5 TC-90 aircraft to the Philippine Navy. JMSDF Air Training Command’s 202 Air Training Squadron conducted the training. […]
Japan donates 5 aircraft to Philippines
The Japanese government has decided to officially donate the two currently being leased and three upcoming TC-90 aircraft to the Philippine Navy. This was conveyed by Japanese Defense Minister Onodera to National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana during their bilateral meeting at the sidelines of 4th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Clark, Pampanga on […]
2 CPP-NPA high ranking officials arrested
Communist Party of the Philippines and New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) hing ranking officials Aurora Cayon and Louie Antonio Martinez alias Louie Castro were arrested by government security forces on October 19 in Barangay Dulao in Bago City, Negros Occidental. Philippine National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives in Negros Occidental with elements […]
WATCH: Russia gives Philippines AK rifles, military trucks, helmets
President Rodrigo Duterte today, October 25 personally witnessed the turnover of Russian defense equipment to the Department of National Defense (DND). Included in the donation were 5,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles, one-million rounds of ammunition, 20 military trucks, and 5,000 steel helmets. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, and Armed Forces of the […]
Senator Chiz: Aquino admin also threatened, impeached, detained officials
Senator Chiz Escudero on Thursdya, October 19 said during the weekly Senate press event “Kapihan sa Senado” that the past Aquino government also threatened Ombudsman of impeachment and successfully impeached the then sitting Supreme Court Chief Justice. “Hindi ba’t tulad ng ginawa ng nakaraang administrasyon, tinakot ng impeachment ang dating Ombudsman, nag-resign na lang. In-impeach […]
PH will no longer accept aid from European Union – Duterte
“Kaya ko ‘yan sila minumura kasi they do not know how to respect sovereignty. That’s the reason why hindi totoo ‘yung sinabi ng British na hindi sila nag – walang offer,” President Rodrigo Duterte said regarding the European Union, during his visit to BJMP Annex Building, Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City on October 18. “Magbigay […]
NAIA no longer among world, Asia’s worst airports
This year 2017, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is not among Sleeping In Airports’ lists of worst airports in the world and in Asia. In the past years, NAIA was listed in Sleeping In Airports’ lists of Top 5 Worst Airports in Asia and Top 20 Worst Airports in the World. Moreover, Iloilo International Airport, […]
Customs breaks record in history of revenue collections
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said that it made history when it collected more than 3 billion pesos two consecutive days in September. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said that on September 28 and 29, the BOC collected a total of P3,316,889,000.00 and P3,193,804,000.00 respectively. The bureau also collected PHP39.545 billion in September, regarded also as […]
Abella slams Rappler report: ‘From the truth’
Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella slammed online news site Rappler for misrepresenting hi explanation regarding President Rodrigo Duterte’s fierce words against the European Union on October 12. “Rappler in its article: Malacañang Admits Duterte Being Fed Wrong Info on EU, dated October 13, brazenly misrepresents Spokesperson Ernesto Abella’s explanation that the President was responding to media’s […]
Duterte warns communists of revolutionary government, full-scale war
President Rodrigo Duterte warned the communist group National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and its armed wing New People’s Army (NPA) of revolutionary government if their destabilization plots turn into chaos. The President made the statement during the October 13 episode of PTV’s ‘Sa Totoo Lang’, a program of President Duterte with Erwin Tulfo. […]
380 enter army training
A total of 380 Candidate Soldiers (CS) went through reception rites on October 12 during the Opening Ceremony of Candidate Course Class 493 and 494-17, the 7th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army said. 7th Infantry Division commander Major General Felimon T. Santos was the keynote speaker during the event. The Candidate Soldiers will undergo […]
Steven Seagal: Duterte is a very good president
Hollywood actor Steven Seagal said President Rodrigo Duterte is a “very good president” and instrumental in making the Philippines safer. Seagal is currently scouting locations in the country for his upcoming series ‘General Commander’. When asked during a press conference on October 10 if he feels safe in the Philippines, Seagal said “I’m a big […]
China deploys jets, warships to expel US destroyer
United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chafee, on October 10, sailed close to Chinese-controlled area of the disputed Paracel Islands in South China Sea. This move by the US Navy was strongly protested by the Chinese government. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying also said that Chinese naval ships and fighter planes […]
Duterte tours Australia’s largest warship
President Rodrigo Duterte visited the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) largest warship, Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Adelaide (LO1) which is docked at a port in Manila on October 10. HMAS Adelaide (LO1) is in the country with Adelaide-class guided-missile frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) for a goodwill visit until October […]
Duterte wants strong Army capable of simultaneous attack
“We need the equipment to meet the challenges,” President Rodrigo Duterte said during the Change of Command Ceremony of the Philippine Army at the Philippine Army Headquarters Grandstand, Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. “I must leave with a strong Army that would really be capable of a simultaneous attack,” he added. “Archipelago tayo eh. I […]
Duterte: Use profit from leasing of military lands for AFP modernization
President Rodrigo Duterte said that proceeds of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from the leasing of military lands will be used to modernize the military. The President is also appointing outgoing Philippine Army commanding general Lieutenant General Glorioso Miranda as member of the BCDA board. “He will be serving in the Board. Alam […]
Duterte believes Morales, Sereno being used by ‘certain political forces’ – Palace
“The President believes the Supreme Court Justice and the Ombudsman have allowed themselves to be used by certain political forces to discredit him and his administration in order to spark public outrage and eventually oust him from the Presidency,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a press briefing today. President Rodrigo Duterte over the weekend […]
LOOK: BRP Andres Bonifacio departs for international engagements
The Philippine Navy sent-off BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF17) on September 30 at Pier 13, South Harbor Manila for a port visit to Brunei and naval exercise with the Malaysian navy. BRP Andres Bonifacio is the third Del Pilar-class Frigate of the Philippines. FF17 will be participating in the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah […]
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