Defense Assistant Secretary for Assessment and International Affairs Raymund Jose Quilop told Philippine News Agency that Philippines’ experience using military equipment and units in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) is being viewed as unique by other ASEAN members. He noted that though other ASEAN countries have their own disaster response teams, it is challenging […]
External defense getting boost in next stage of military modernization
As the first horizon of Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program ends this year, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the government is now looking for platforms that can be used to boost the country’s external defense. “As we are now in the Second Horizon of our Armed Forces of […]
President Duterte more interested in bilateral ceasefire agreement with communists
The government is not obliged to reciprocate the unilateral ceasefire declared by NPA, armed-wing of communist rebels in the Philippines, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III today said. It can be recalled that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) announced that it would issue a unilateral ceasefire not later than today. However, Bello said NPA […]
10 NPAs killed in clash with 80th Infantry Battalion
The 80th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Armey has reported that around 10 NPA fighters were killed along with two government troopers in a “meeting engagement” which lasted for two hours in General Nakar, Quezon Thursday afternoon. 80th Infantry Battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said two soldiers were also wounded. Cabangban narrated that his […]
It is very ironic communists want peace talks, yet recruiting more fighters – AFP
“It is very ironic that they are planning peace negotiations with the government and yet they are announcing that they are planning to boost the number of their armed components by recruiting more fighters,” said Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla. This is as the Philippine government prepares for the next […]
Philippines, China coast guards set for joint engagements
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua conveyed to President Rodrigo Duterte, during their meeting March 27 in Davao City, China’s willingness for the implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the coast guards of the two countries on the establishment of a Joint Coast Guard Committee on Maritime Cooperation. The […]
LOOK: Rescued Malaysian sailors joyous after 8 months of being ASG captives
Western Mindanao Command chief Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. (right) and Malaysian military Maj. Gen. Datuk Masrani Paiman, head of the International Monitoring Team 12 (left) share light moments with the rescued Malaysia sailors namely, Mohammad Jumadil Rahim, Mohammad Ridzuan Bin Ismail, and Fandy Bin Bakran. They were rescued on Sunday night, March 26 after […]
LOOK: President Duterte meets MNLF leader Misuari
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Nur Misuari at the Presidential Guest House in Davao City on March 27, 2017. Misuari was accompanied by his wife Madam Tarhata and son Abdulkarim.
LOOK: Chinese Ambassador presents 2 birthday gift paintings to President Duterte
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua presented two paintings to President Rodrigo Duterte as a birthday gift at the the Presidential Guest House in Davao City on March 27. The President is celebrating his 72nd birthday today, March 28. Jianhua also presented to Duterte letter of invitation to visit China.
LOOK: Japanese sailors make gesture to BRP Andres Bonifacio sailors
The photo shows Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailors making gesture to Philippine Navy sailors aboard Gregorio del Pilar-class frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio during the LIMA 2017 Sea Exercise (LSX). LSX was conducted March 26 off Langkawi, Malaysia. FF17 was one of the 20 participants in LSX which included United States, Italy, Thailand, Australia, Indonesia, India, […]
LOOK: Latest assets of Philippine Navy touch down
Photo shows the arrival of two units of Beechcraft TC-90 training aircraft from Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) at at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point in Cavite City on Monday, March 27, 2017. The TC-90 will be utilized by the Philippine Navy for its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime reconnaissance and support […]
LOOK: Beautiful cops poses with PNP chief before coronation night
PNP Chief Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa welcomes the candidates of the 2017 Ganda Pulis in a courtesy call in Camp Crame a day before the coronation night. Each candidate hails from the different parts of the country representing her respective unit/regional office. The candidates have already visited an orphanage and a home for […]
PH military ponders acquiring 6 more FA-50PHs
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now looking into acquiring six more FA-50PH Fighter/Surface Attack/Lead-in Fighter Trainer (F/SA/LIFT) aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). AFP Spokesperson Brigadier General Resituto Padilla said due to the initial good performance impressions given by the aircraft there is a possibility to acquire six more units of […]
LOOK: DOH Air Ambulance in action
Department of Health Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo (with vest) of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) with members of the rescue team of Kilos Agad Action Center (KAAC) of the Puerto Princesa City Health Office of Palawan and PAMAS staff receives a woman in labor from Brookespoint, Palawan during the launching and test run […]
AFP Modernization 2nd stage sees more attack helis, missiles
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking at the possibility of including more night-capable attack helicopters, precision guided missiles, drones and fast boats in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program’s Second Horizon. DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that they are studying the possibility of including these platforms and weapons in the […]
DFA sends letter to Chinese embassy for clarification on Benham Rise report
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday send a letter to the Chinese embassy to seek clarification on on reported plying of Chinese vessels in Benham Rise, which has been declared part of the country’s continental shelf. “The Philippines has expressed concern about the reported presence of Chinese ship in Benham Rise, which has […]
Lorenzana wants more modern radars to beef up maritime domain situational awareness
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is keen to get more modern radar system to improve the country’s maritime domain situational awareness capability. Such capability is needed in the Sulu and Celebes Sea, which is being threatened by piracy and kidnapping attacks from Abu Sayyaf and other lawless elements, and the eastern seaboard […]
BRP Malapascua to be armed for Mindanao deployment
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has commissioned into service BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403), its third multirole response vessel (MRRV) from Japan, in a ceremony held at its headquarters in Manila Monday. The vessel will be under the helm of PCG Commanding Officer Gary Dale Gamotea. PCG spokesperson, Commander Armand Balilo, has earlier stated that the BRP […]
AFP to deploy to-be-delivered missile firing naval gunboats vs Abu Sayyaf
The government’s all-out offensive against the Abu Sayyaf terrorists hiding in the jungles of Sulu and Basilan will be boosted with the deployment of yet to be delivered naval gunboats armed with surface-to-surface missiles, according to Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana. The Philippine Navy is expecting the delivery of three Multi-purpose Attack Crafts (MPAC) Mark […]
BBC Travel lists Philippines among world’s most welcoming countries
Malacañang on Thursday hailed a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Travel report listing the Philippines as one of five most welcoming countries in the world. “The Philippines is among the five world’s most welcoming countries, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation. It cited the Philippines’ going-out culture, which give expats plenty of opportunities to make friends,” […]
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