After touring the Filipino frigate, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar Tuesday, American President Barack Obama reiterated the US commitment to the region’s security. This took place at Manila South Harbor where the Filipino warship was moored. The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is the first ever ship transferred to the Philippines during Obama’s term. It was commissioned […]
Japan confirms deal with PH on transfer of military equipment, technology
Japan on Tuesday confirmed that Manila and Tokyo are finalizing a deal allowing the transfer of military equipment to the Philippines. Speaking to journalists in Manila, Japan’s Deputy Press Secretary Koichi Mizushima, however, did not say if it will be signed during the bilateral meeting of President Benigno S. Aquino III and Japanese Prime Minister […]
Disqualification case vs Grace Poe junked by SET
Voting 5-4, the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) on Tuesday dismissed the petition seeking the disqualification of Senator Grace Poe as Senator of the Republic. Those who voted to dismiss the petition against Poe were Senators Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Loren Legarda, Bam Aquino, Cynthia Villar and Pia Cayetano. Those who voted to grant the petition […]
Sufficient naval assets to cover WPS amid assignment of 2 Navy warships to APEC
Despite the assignment of the country’s two most modern warships for security and hosting duties during the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting, the Philippine Navy (PN) has more than sufficient vessels and assets to patrol the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was disclosed by PN spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo in a message to the […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping now in Philippines
President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping arrived today around 12:30 in Manila for the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. The Chinese leaders’ arrival was approximately an hour after United States President Obama’s arrival and minutes after arrival of South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. President […]
USS Fitzgerald in Manila Bay providing ‘general support’ for APEC
The Arleigh Burke-class USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived in Manila Bay November 16 to provide general support for APEC Leaders’ Meeting where heads of state and representatives from APEC member economies and partners are attending. “The ship’s five-day support mission is in conjunction with its routine patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations,” United […]
Chile, PH deepen bilateral ties
President Benigno Aquino III and Chile President Michelle Bachelet on Monday met at Malacañang Palace with the first woman Chilean leader seeking to deepen the two country’s diplomatic relations which will celebrate 70th anniversary next year. During their expanded bilateral meeting, the two leaders agreed to strengthen relations on trade, disaster risk management, energy and […]
PNP deploys brand-new vans against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear attacks
The Philippine National Police has deployed its brand-new equipment from United States for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense during Asia Pacific Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. Four complete sets of Second Line Defense (SLD) Mobile Detection System (MDS) vans and other equipment donated by the United States Department of Energy (US-DOE), through its National […]
Airbus A350 flight control system actuators, galleys produced in PH
The Philippines is part of the most modern and advanced Airbus aircraft in its fleet, Airbus A350’s global value chain. “The galleys and primary flight control system actuators of the A350 are actually being produced in the country making the Philippines officially part of Airbus’ global value chain,” DFA said. MOOG – a worldwide designer, […]
First APEC head of state arrives in Manila
The first head of state to arrive in Manila for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting is the President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet. Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lieutenant General Jeffrey Delgado, as military host, received the Chilean President. President Bachelet arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 afternoon […]
France touched by expressions of support in PH
France has expressed gratitude to the Philippines for its expression of sympathy following last Friday’s deadly attacks that left more than 100 people killed in Paris. “We are deeply touched by the heartfelt expressions of support in the Philippines extended by President Benigno S. Aquino III, the national and local authorities, the people of the […]
Bangladesh naval ship in Manila
The Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Somudra Avijan, a Hamilton-class high endurance cutter, arrived at Manila South Harbor Saturday for a three-day goodwill visit until Nov. 16. The ship arrived at 9 a.m. at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor, said Navy public affairs office chief Cmdr. Lued Lincuna. A Philippine Navy (PN) vessel rendered customary meeting […]
Government forces recover ISIS flag, bomb-making materials in ASG harbor site
Government forces pursuing the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) brigands have arrested two people and recovered an ISIS flag, bomb-making components and other materials at an harbor site of the ASG in Sulu. Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander, said the harbor site was discovered while the troops from the Army’s 35th Infantry […]
Russian President Putin phone calls President Aquino
Malacanang has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin called President Benigno Aquino III last Thursday night to discuss the Russian leader’s inability to attend the 2015 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting slated Nov. 17 to 20 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). ”President Putin discussed with President Aquino the reasons for his inability […]
APEC leaders urged: Condemn China’s nine-dash claim in the West PH Sea
The Movement & Alliance Against China’s Aggression (MARCHA) is urging the 21 leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to discuss the West Philippine Sea issue in their meeting next week in Manila. MARCHA said in its manifesto that China is blocking vessels from the coastal states in West Philippine Sea, and their excessive […]
Walk Through Time: APEC leaders’ spouses touring Intramuros
Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada has placed Manila Police District (MPD) officials and city emergency response personnel in a state of readiness to ensure safety and orderliness for all delegates to the Asia Pacific Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders meeting in Metro Manila on November 18 to 19. “The international media are already describing this […]
China hopes PH to ‘make a wiser choice’, amend fault
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a press conference in Manila after meeting Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, said Philippines should amend its own fault which is hindering the improvement and development of China-Philippines relations. The Chinese official is referring to the arbitration case initiated by Philippines before the Permanent Court of Arbitration. “One’s […]
Eight militant group leaders facing criminal charges
Eight leaders from militant groups Kilusang Magbubukid ng PIlipinas (KMP), Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), Gabriela, Anakbayan, and COURAGE are all facing criminal charges in connection with violence leading to severe injuries of two police officers of NCRPO during the president’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 27. The respondents are Antonio Flores, Secretary […]
Talks between China, PH top leaders possible next week
President Benigno S. Aquino III and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have an opportunity to talk with each other during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting next week but no formal bilateral talks have been set yet. Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr., in a briefing Thursday, explained that it has been the practice […]
PAGASA Modernization Act signed into law
Republic Act No. 10692 known as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Modernization Act of 2015 which aims to revitalize the country’s weather bureau was signed into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III. This will effectively provide funds for the enhancement PAGASA’s capability in providing services to protect the people and […]