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3rd PH Navy Hamilton-class cutter arriving 2016

November 21, 2015 by PNA



The third Hamilton-class cutter which US President Barack Obama has pledged to donate to the Philippine Navy (PN) will greatly aid the country in its ongoing military modernization efforts. This was disclosed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin during an interview Friday. He added that the transfer of the US Coast Guard […]

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China navy simulates war in West PH Sea

November 20, 2015 by PNA



The Chinese navy has conducted drills that simulate war in “certain waters” in the South China Sea, employing major destroyers and frigates, carrier-based helicopters and new submarines. The exercise was based out of the Sanya training base of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, focusing on anti-submarine warfare, according to a navy statement issued on Friday, […]

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Japanese shipbuilding firm eyes expansion in Negros Occidental

November 20, 2015 by PNA



Japanese company Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., which has an existing venture in Toboso, Negros Occidental, is eyeing to expand its operations in the province. It is “still looking for another place here in the province,” said Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr., who just arrived from a three-day visit in Japan. Although Tsuneishi is planning put up […]

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Senator Marcos welcomes US call on China to halt aggressive actions in West PH Sea

November 20, 2015 by Gracel Ortega



“We welcome President Obama’s demand as another strong stance against China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea. I appeal to the Chinese government to listen to the growing voice for maritime peace as a diplomatic solution to the territorial dispute,” Senator Bongbong Marcos said in a statement today. During the recently concluded APEC Leaders’ […]

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China claims exercising maximum restraint, demands stop on US provocations

November 20, 2015 by Joel Dizon



China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy commander Admiral Wu Shengli demanded United States Navy to stop provocations in West Philippine Sea. In a meeting at Beijing, the Chinese Admiral told US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift that China has been exercising maximum restraint “bearing the bigger picture of bilateral ties in mind”, Chinese state […]

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PHL, Japan sign agreements on social security, rail project

November 20, 2015 by Gloria Seloza



The Philippines and Japan on Thursday night signed bilateral agreements on social security and rail project while increasing defense partnership following the Paris attacks that killed 129 people. The agreements were signed after the bilateral meetings between Philippines President Benigno Aquino III and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in […]

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PH, Japan have ‘agreement in principle’ on transfer of defense equipment, technology

November 20, 2015 by Gracel Ortega



Philippines and Japan have agreed on principle on the transfer of defense equipment and technology during the bilateral meeting between President Benigno Aquino III and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last night at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Pasay City. Both parties have agreed on principle and vowed for an early signing of the […]

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Russia: PH a promising and very important partner in Asia-Pacific region

November 20, 2015 by Ruben Santos



Philippines is a promising and very important partner of Russia in Asia-Pacific region, this was stated by Russia Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during his bilateral meeting with President Benigno Aquino III November 18 at the sidelines of the recently concluded APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center. The Department of Foreign Affairs […]

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‘To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up to me’: Who said this?

November 20, 2015 by Joel Dizon



A quote allegedly stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin is now making rounds online. A news anchor who tweeted the statement, Remi Maalouf said she took it from a post on Facebook and it turned out to be false. “To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up […]

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No Agreement on Transfer of Defense Equipment, Technology between PH, Japan yet

November 19, 2015 by Caleb Velasquez



Deepening of Strategic Partnership between Philippines and Japan was reaffirmed during the bilateral meeting between President Benigno Aquino III and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, November 19 after the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Manila was concluded. “Since my State Visit to Japan this June, both our countries have made substantial progress in implementing our Joint […]

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Military aid from Japan not intended to solve sea row militarily

November 19, 2015 by PNA



The Philippines and Japan are expected to finalize military partnership when President Benigno Aquino III and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet Thursday night. “We will see how the two parties will continue on that discussion,” said Yasuhisa Kawamura, Press Secretary Spokesperson for Prime Minster Abe, in a briefing. Kawamura stressed that equipment aid would […]

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AFP says patrol over WPS did not stop during APEC meet

November 19, 2015 by PNA



The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday reported that all deployments to patrol and cover the West Philippine Sea (WPS) continue even with the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) Leaders Summit in Metro Manila. AFP spokesperson Col. Restituto Padilla made the clarification during the APEC Security Task Force briefing Thursday after the reported […]

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Philippines welcomes the mutual benefits under EDCA

November 19, 2015 by PNA



President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday said the Philippines welcomes the mutual benefits under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States, even while it is being reviewed by the Supreme Court (SC). In a joint press conference with US President Barack Obama after their bilateral meeting in Pasay City, President Aquino […]

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IS kills Chinese hostage: China vows crack down on terrorism

November 19, 2015 by Joel Dizon



The Chinese government today strongly condemned the Islamic State (IS) group upon confirming that the terrorist group killed Chinese hostage Fan Jinghui. “We express our condolences to the victim and sympathy to his family,” Chinese foreign affairs ministry said. “The Chinese government strongly condemns this inhuman action and will definitely hold the perpetrators accountable,” the […]

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South Korea wants greater role in PH defense, transportation, infrastructure development

November 19, 2015 by Ace dela Cruz



The Philippines and South Korea are seeking for a greater cooperation. This was expressed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and South Korean President Park Geun-Hye during their bilateral meeting Wednesday at the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Prseidential Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the Philippines is keen to increase bilateral trade, […]

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Navy getting capability boost with two US vessels – spokesperson

November 19, 2015 by PNA



The two American ships, which President Barack Obama pledged to transfer to the Philippine Navy (PN) Tuesday, will greatly bolster its capability for sustained maritime patrol, counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. This was stressed by PN spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo in a message to the PNA Wednesday. “The PN looks forward […]

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China: No country has the right to point fingers at us

November 19, 2015 by Gloria Seloza



The Chinese government told United States to stop increasing tensions in West Philippine Sea after US President Barack Obama, in his remarks during the joint press conference with President Aquino Wednesday, said all reclamation activities and militarization in disputed maritime areas should stop. “The United States should stop playing up the South China Sea issue, […]

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PH, Russia sign two agreements for stronger cooperation

November 19, 2015 by Gracel Ortega



Philippines and Russia on Wednesday signed two agreements aiming to enhance trade cooperation and fight against spread of illegal narcotics, the Presidential News Desk said. President Benigno S. Aquino III, during his meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, invited Russia to enhance its trade cooperation with the Philippines in IT-BPM, processed and specialty food, […]

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14 OFWS killed in vehicle collision in Saudi

November 18, 2015 by PNA



Fourteen Filipinos were killed in a vehicular collision in Saudi Arabia while they were on their way to their living quarters in east Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “Our embassy coordinated with the company that they are working for and the initial information that we got was that […]

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Obama lauds Filipina inventor for coming up with leap-frog technology

November 18, 2015 by PNA



Climate change is like cancer and the world is at Stage 2, young Filipina entrepreneur Aisa Mijeno told United States President Barack Obama and participants in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2015 Wednesday. “Climate change is real and not a myth created by scientists to get funding. It is like cancer,” Mijeno said, […]

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