Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano during a press conference before holding a closed door meeting with lawmakers at the House of Representatives said the government is in constant communication with Chinese counterparts. Cayetano made the statement amid report that Chinese warships and coast guard vessels are massing up few nautical miles from Pag-asa Island. […]
LOOK: Duterte witnesses turnover of brand new binoculars to military
President Rodrigo Duterte today witnessed the turnover of brand new binoculars given by an anonymous donor for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Monica Louise Prieto-Teodoro also turned over a deed of donation to AFP Chief-of-Staff General Eduardo Año. Senate President Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III and National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana were also present […]
LOOK: First ever training of PH Marines in US base
The United States Embassy in Manila today reported the joint training conducted by personnel from Assault Armor Battalion of Philippine Marines and Combat Assault Battalion of US Marines 3rd Marine Division held July 11 to 26 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Filipino and American Marines joint training was first reported late July. The training involved […]
468 Youth formally enter Air Force training
468 Candidate Soldiers who are part of Class of 2017 Charlie formally entered the Philippine Air Force Air Education and Doctrine Command (AETDC) through the Basic Military Training School (BMTS) on August 8. The Candidate Soldiers were received at the hallowed grounds of AETDC, Fernando Air Base, Lipa City, Batangas. “The BMT Class 2017 Charlie […]
US forces to continue challenging excessive maritime claims
United States of America State Department said the US forces will continue its freedom of navigation operations (FONOPS) to challenge excessive maritime claims around the globe. The most recent reported FONOPS in West Philippine Sea was on August 10 conducted by USS John S. McCain in Panganiban (Mischief) Reef. “We have a comprehensive freedom of […]
Mindanao railway phase 1 gets budget to jumpstart
An initial amount of PHP6.58 billion to jumpstart the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) Phase 1 project was earmark by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. The said project is also known as th Tagum–Davao–Digos segment. MRP phase 1 is projected to cost approximately PHP35.257 billion. Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, Appropriations Committee member, said […]
Army division shows capabilities to civilians
Philippine 10th Infantry (Agila) Division showcased on Saturday, August 12 conducted a static and kinetic display of some of its capabilities at the Gaisano Mall of Tagum City Atrium. The army division also conducted a thanksgiving concert. These activities are part of Agila Division’s prelude activities for the upcoming 11th Founding Anniversary of the Agila […]
PH frigates’ main engines to be supplied by Korean builder
STX Engines, a South Korean company, announced in a news release that it was contracted to supply the main engines and power generation equipment of two Philippine Navy (PN) frigates to be constructed by Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). However, MaxDefense Philippines said some “supply and contract issues” are yet to be settled by […]
Recto: ‘Walang forever’ sa free college tuition law
“Walang forever na student sa batas na ito,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto who is an author of Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on August 3, 2017. “Those who are magnas or magna na-nine years na sa isang kurso, hindi pwede […]
PH Coast Guard receives another new Japan-made patrol vessel
Philippine Coast Guard’s fifth Japan-made 44-meter Parola-class Multi-role Response Vessel (MRRV) was formally received today at the Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), South Harbor, Port Area, Manila. The vessel was named after the Suluan Lighthouse in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406), is the fifth vessel built and delivered by Japan Marine United Corporation (JMUC) […]
PH officials visit Japanese subway in preparation for Metro Manila Subway
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danny Lim, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, Public Works Secretary Mark Villar, and other government officials visited an ongoing constriction in Shin-Yokohama subway train station. Shin-Yokohama Station is a railway station in Yokohama, Japan, jointly operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), East Japan Railway Company (JR East), and […]
Indonesia receives first attack submarine built in Korea
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) on Wednesday, August 2 handed over to Indonesian Navy its first of three ordered diesel-electric submarines. The submarine was commissioned as KRI Nagapasa (403). Indonesia ordered three 1,400-ton diesel-electric submarines based on Chang Bogo-class, a variant of the Type 209 diesel-electric attack submarine initially developed by […]
Duterte: Kim Jong-un a ‘chubby’, ‘buang’
President Rodrigo Duterte during the 113th Founding Anniversary of the Bureau of Internal Revenue reiterated that he is against wars. He then called North Korea President Kim Jong-un a ‘chubby’, and ‘buang’. “I hate wars. Nobody wants it. Money goes out of,” he said. “Walang kakwenta-kwenta patayan lang. But nandiyan eh and it’s all over […]
Customs told: Stop enabling smugglers, stop inconveniencing OFWs
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was told today to stop making it easy for big-time smugglers to bring in contrabands into the country and stop burdening overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with strict requirements in the entry of Balikbayan boxes. “Habang pinapahirapan ang mga OFWs na magpadala ng gamit sa kanilang mahal sa buhay, labas-masok naman […]
Israeli firm to bag contract for upgrade of PH armored carriers – MaxDefense
UPDATED: Israeli Elbit Systems Land and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) is expected to get a contract from the Philippine government to upgrade at least 44 Philippine Army M113A2 armored personnel carriers (APC) through direct negotiation, MaxDefense Philippines said. MaxDefense said awarding may take place within the next few weeks with contract expected […]
US delivers 992 rockets to Philippine Air Force
The United States through Joint United States Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) in the Philippines today, July 29 delivered 1,040 rocket motors and 992 2.75-inch (diameter) rockets for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) through the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA), the US Embassy in Manila said. “These timely transfers greatly enhance the Armed Forces of the […]
Air Force conducts biggest aero-medical evacuation to date
The Philippine Air Force on July 26 conducted the biggest aero-medical evacuation to date. This involved wounded soldiers fighting in Marawi City. Approximately 80 wounded soldiers where transported by a C-130 aircraft in single mission. The flight was from Laguindingan Airport to Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City “The flight was immediately outfitted for […]
Duterte goes to leftist rally, dares protesters to blow grenade
President Rodrigo Duterte, after delivering his 2nd State of the Nation Address speech at the Batasang Pambansa, went directly to a protest really organized by leftist groups. He dared the protesters to blow a grenade if really want to kill him. “Alam ninyo ginagawa ko ang lahat, hindi ko naman sinasabi na tinatalikuran ko yan. […]
Duterte reveals Ramos is his idol: ‘I will mimic you’
President Rodrigo Duterte revealed that former President Fidel V. Ramos is his idol. “President Fidel V. Ramos, you are my idol. You are my number one supporter, but at the same time you are the number one critic now,” Duterte said during the launch of “Make Change Work” book written by Ramos. “I respect your […]
Government to build 12 bridges crossing Pasig River
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will lead the construction of 12 bridges that will cross Pasig River as part of efforts to decongest existing road networks in Metro Manila. When completed a total of 40 bridges crossing Pasig River will be available for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Public Works Secretary Mark Villar […]
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