A Chinese commentary written Chen Shilei posted in Chinese official news agency Xinhua criticized the decision of Philippine Supreme Court upholding the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between United States and Philippines as constitutional. Chen Shilei said EDCA will only escalate tensions and undermine peace and stability in the region as it will make the […]
US: EDCA will help build PH military capability
The United States Embassy in Manila said the US government welcomes Philippine Supreme Court’s decision today declaring Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between Philippine and US constitutional. “The U.S. welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), which will further strengthen the U.S.-Philippine bilateral relationship,” US Embassy said. The American […]
China may become more aggressive, trigger international crisis – former security adviser
China may become more aggressive in enforcing its claims in disputed maritime features in East and South China Sea as its economy experience further fall, this is what Roilo Golez, a former National Security Adviser and lawmaker, believes. He said China’s economic situation is being watched closely not only by economists but also by security […]
Chinese Coast Guard vessel, helicopter patrol within territorial water of Pagasa Island
The Chinese Coast Guard conducted daily patrols within the territorial water of Pagasa Island, Kalayaan Atin Ito movement said after the group’s patriotic voyage to Kalayaan Group of Islands in West Philippine Sea. The group said that while staying at Pagasa Island, a Chinese Coast Guard Patrol Ship with bow number 46708 patrolled the shores […]
PH to protest China’s landing of aircraft in Kagitingan reef
The Philippine government will protest China’s landing of an aircraft in a Chinese-made fake island in West Philippine Sea. China reported Saturday that it has completed a test landing on a newly-built airfield in a fake island built over Kagitingan (Fiery Cross) Reef in West Philippine Sea. Vietnam, also a claimant in Spratly Islands, already […]
China conducts test-flight to airport in Kagitingan Reef, WPS
China has completed a test landing on a newly-built airfield in its artificial island in West Philippine Sea. “China has finished building a new airport on Yongshu Jiao (Kagitingan Reef) of China’s Nansha (Spratly) Islands,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said late Saturday. “The Chinese government conducted a test flight to the airport with […]
P10-billion for Air Force to buy fighter jets blocked by Lower House reps
Proposal to give the Philippine Air Force additional PhP10-billion in the 2016 national budget to be able to procure fighter jets was scrapped by lawmakers at the House of Representatives. According to report in Philstar.com, the rejection was made during the bicameral conference on the proposed P3.002-trillion 2016 national budget. “We could not accept it […]
Pagasa changes storm name to Nona: P25-million, food packs on standby
Tropical storm Nona has entered Philippine area of responsibility Saturday, December 12. The storm with international name Melor was expected to be named Nonoy, however, according to Pagsasa the supposed name sounds like the nickname of President Aquino, Noynoy. Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday it has prepositioned relief […]
Davao city as among safest city is a myth – Roxas
Davao City being told as one of the safest city in Philippines and in the world is a myth, Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas said Friday. He said that the city ranked fourth in terms of crime incidents. He cited data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) ranking Davao city with “4th highest crime […]
Air Force commander visits Skywarriors
The Commanding General of Philippine Air Force Lieutenant General Jeffrey Delgado visited the Skywarriors, 710th Special Operations Wing at 790th Air Base Group, Crow Valley Military Reservation Area, Capas, Tarlac today for a pre-Christmas visit and to personally deliver his Christmas message to the personnel of the Wing. He also led the blessing of newly […]
VIRAL: Police Officer successfully helps deliver baby
A police officer is gaining praises in social media after successfully assisting a woman for giving birth in Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur December 4. “KUDOS TO PO3 SPER SORIA MATAS – RAMOS (Zedekiah Zacchaeaus) of Dumalinao Finest who assisted a woman in intense labor pain and in the verge of delivering a baby girl at […]
PH begins preparation for historical visit of Japan’s royal couple
The Philippine government has begun its preparations for the historical five-day visit of Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in the Philippines in January next year. Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is in constant communication with Japan’s Foreign Ministry and their embassy to finalize the itinerary of the […]
Air Force thanks God, PNoy, SND, entire military, Filipino people
Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General Lieutenant General Jeffrey Delgado today expressed gratitude to God and to individuals whose support resulted to modernization of country’s Air Force. The Air Force today formally received first two of twelve FA-50PHs, second of three C-295 transport aircraft, and final six of eight AW-109 attack helicopters. “We owe an […]
Philippines thanks Italy for AFP modernization support
The Philippines has expressed gratitude to Italy for supporting the Armed Force of the Philippines Modernization Program. President Aquino thanked Italian President Sergio Mattarella for Italy’s support in the modernization of AFP. Aquino met the Italian President in Rome, Italy Wednesday after a two-day working visit in Paris, France. The Philippine Navy and Philippine Air […]
President Aquino meets European companies planning to expand, start business in Philippines
President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday officials of several European companies wanting to start operations or expand in the Philippines, the Presidential News Desk reports. The President met the officials of CRH, the first and biggest Irish investment in the Philippines. They will be introducing their company, cement manufacturing operations and expansion plans in the Philippines, […]
Poe: I am disappointed, we will continue to fight
Senator Grace Poe expressed disappointment after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Second Division disqualified her in the 2016 general election where she is running for president. She also vowed to fight and appeal the decision to COMELEC en banc. “I am disappointed in the decision of Comelec’s 2nd Division, but this is not the end […]
Russian S-400 now combat ready to protect fighter jets in Syria
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that an AA missile complex S-400 was delivered, deployed and put on combat duty at the Hmeymim airbase in Syria. This move aims to protect Russian warplanes operating in Syria against terrorists. “Now the Russian Ministry of defence will ensure the safety of the aircraft of the Russian […]
Putin on downing of Russian jet: Stab in the back by accomplices of terrorists
The Russian government confirmed that a Su-24 warplane part of Russian air group in the Syrian Arab Republic was downed by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet using air-to-air missile. This is after the Russian Ministry of Defence (MOD) earlier said that it may be “shot down from the ground”. “The Russian Su-24 aircraft was shot […]
9 Military informants receive 22.5M cash rewards
The Armed Forces of the Philippines handed over cash reward amounting PhP22.5 million to nine informants whose efforts led to neutralization of individuals from terror groups. “The cash rewards were handed by AFP Vice Chief of Staff Major General Romeo T Tanalgo AFP in a ceremony at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City,” the military […]
Air Force NC-212 aircraft almost finished
The Philippine Air Force posted in its official social networking page, November 22, the almost finished unit of NC-212 short takeoff and landing (STOL) medium transport aircraft. The aircraft is being built in Indonesia. The Philippine government entered contract with an Indonesian firm to supply two NC-212 aircraft early 2014. These aircraft will replace Air […]