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AFP joins nation in celebrating Pacman’s victory

AFP joins nation in celebrating Pacman’s victory

July 17, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins the rest of the nation in celebrating the victory of Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao over Argentinian boxer Lucas Matthysse at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sunday. “We, at the Armed Forces of the Philippines joins the whole nation in celebrating […]

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Navy to test Spike-ER missiles off Corregidor

Navy to test Spike-ER missiles off Corregidor

July 17, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) is set to test its newly-acquired Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd Spike-ER surface-to-surface missile systems on July 17 to 18 and July 24 to 26 off Corregidor Island. This was confirmed by Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong in a message to the Philippine News Agency Monday morning. […]

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Pacman win highlights grit, determination of Pinoys: AFP spox

Pacman win highlights grit, determination of Pinoys: AFP spox

July 16, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The latest victory of Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao against Argentine boxer Lucas Matthysse highlights the grit and determination of a Filipino, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said late Sunday. The military spokesperson added that Pacquiao’s win is very convincing as the former dominated his opponent all throughout the match. […]

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MILF fighters need to undergo process to join PNP

MILF fighters need to undergo process to join PNP

July 16, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said an automatic integration of fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its splinter cells to the police ranks is unlikely even if the Bangsamoro transition pushes through. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde explained that while there is no immediate integration, interested parties may […]

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North Cotabato village chair survives ambush

North Cotabato village chair survives ambush

July 12, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



COTABATO CITY — Police have launched manhunt against two men who tried to kill a village chairperson of a communist rebel-infested town of Magpet in North Cotabato on Tuesday morning, a provincial police officer said Wednesday. Supt. Bernard Tayong, speaking for the North Cotabato provincial police office, said that Magpet police personnel, backed by the Army’s […]

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Army 12 BIFF killed in 2-day offensives in Maguindanao

Army: 12 BIFF killed in 2-day offensives in Maguindanao

July 12, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — The military here claimed that 12 Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed in military offensives on Sunday and Monday. Capt. Arvin John Encinas, spokesperson of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID), said the two-day air and ground assaults in Barangay Malingao, Shariff Saydona town left a dozen Bangsamoro Islamic […]

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Risk of violence for 2018 SONA low: AFP

Risk of violence for 2018 SONA low: AFP

July 12, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The risk of any violence erupting during President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 23 is very low, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato said Tuesday. “Kung magkaroon man ng (If there will be a) shooting, it will be isolated. They cannot do […]

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PH Navy delegation head visits RIMPAC contingent

PH Navy delegation head visits RIMPAC contingent

July 12, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — Commodore Toribio Adaci, head of the Philippine Navy (PN) delegation to the ongoing “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) exercise, visited the PN contingent last July 8. This took place at Bravo Pier, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Navy spokesperson Cmdr. Jonathan Zata said in a statement Tuesday. Adaci was welcomed by Naval Task Force […]

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RIMPAC sea phase starts Wednesday

RIMPAC sea phase starts Wednesday

July 12, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The two Philippine Navy (PN) ships deployed for this year’s “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) exercise in Hawaii are scheduled to sail out anytime Wednesday (Manila time) to participate in the so-called “Force Integration Phase” (FIP) of the naval maneuvers. “(The two ships will be sailing) at sea or the FIP of the exercise where […]

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PNP willing to beef up security in churches

PNP willing to beef up security in churches

July 12, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy more police personnel and intensify patrols in areas near churches if warranted by the situation. PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde made the remark following the incident, where an armed man tried to enter the Archbishop’s Palace in Cebu Tuesday, noting that church officials have yet to […]

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Ejercito wants BHS project proponents jailed

Ejercito wants BHS project proponents jailed

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



BOCAUE, Bulacan — Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said the parties involved in the controversial PHP8.1-billion barangay health station (BHS) project of the Department of Health (DOH) must be held accountable. “Someone must go to jail in the anomalous DOH’s barangay health station project,” he said before boarding a speedboat to participate in the “Pagoda sa […]

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Troops tracking abducted child recover 3 high-powered guns

Troops tracking abducted child recover 3 high-powered guns

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



ZAMBOANGA CITY — Troops have recovered three high-powered firearms in an operation to rescue a child seized by Abu Sayyaf bandits in Tawi-Tawi on June 25, the military reported Tuesday. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) information officer, said the firearms — one M-16 Armalite and two M-14 rifles and ammunitions, as well as […]

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Army, Cordillera leaders support localized peace talks

Army, Cordillera leaders support localized peace talks

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



BAGUIO CITY — The 5th Infantry Division (5ID) of the Philippine Army and the Cordillera Regional Development Council (RDC) have both expressed support to the plan of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to pursue localized peace talks with the communist terrorist groups (CTGs) or the New People’s […]

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PAF allots P60-M for FA-50PH parts

PAF allots P60-M for FA-50PH parts

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF), through its Bids and Awards Committee, is now looking for PHP60 million worth of spare parts and other components needed for the maintenance of its two FA-50PH light-lift fighter trainers with tail numbers 001 and 002. Pre-bid conference is slated for Friday, 9 a.m. at the PAF Procurement Center […]

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The ongoing trade war between the United States and China, which erupted last week, will affect the Philippine economy to some extent, Malacañang said Monday.

US-China trade war has ‘some effect’ on PH: Roque

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The ongoing trade war between the United States and China, which erupted last week, will affect the Philippine economy to some extent, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, however, said that concerned government agencies including the Departments of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Finance (DOF) are studying the matter “thoroughly.” “I know that […]

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PH ships in RIMPAC opened for public tour

PH ships in RIMPAC opened for public tour

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The two Philippine Navy (PN) vessels, deployed to this year’s “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) excercise, conducted an “Open Ship” while docked at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii last July 7. This was bared by Navy spokesperson Cmdr. Jonathan Zata in a statement late Monday. He added that the strategic sealift vessel BRP Davao […]

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600 military personnel to augment SONA security

600 military personnel to augment SONA security

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be committing around 600 officers and enlisted personnel to augment the security measures being implemented by the police during President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State-of-the-Nation-Address (SONA) on July 23. All of these soldiers will be coming from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR), AFP public affairs […]

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Samar misencounter report out in 2 weeks AFP

Samar misencounter report out in 2 weeks: AFP

July 11, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



MANILA — It will take another two weeks before the report on the tragic Samar misencounter between police and Army troops in Sta. Rita, Samar last June 25 is released. This was announced by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato in an interview with reporters Tuesday. “Two weeks pa siguro, […]

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13 BIFF, 2 soldiers killed in Maguindanao fighting

13 BIFF, 2 soldiers killed in Maguindanao fighting

July 7, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Thirteen members of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and two government troopers – including a lieutenant – were killed in the ongoing skirmishes in Maguindanao. “The number of BIFF killed was based on two-way radio conversations we intercepted from factions of the terror group and from civilians on the […]

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Army kills 3 NPA rebels in North Cotabato encounter

Army kills 3 NPA rebels in North Cotabato encounter

July 7, 2018 by PNA Leave a Comment



CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – The military killed during an encounter Friday three communist rebels believed to be behind the roadside bombing in Magpet, North Cotabato last month that slew a soldier and injured five others. A military report said that elements of the 19th Infantry Battalion were conducting combat patrol in the village of Don Panaca, […]

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