MANILA, Aug. 19 (PNA) — The Philippine Navy (PN)’s armed AgustaWestland AW-109E helicopters, which was commissioned last Aug.10, is now capable of shipboard service. This was disclosed by PN public affairs office chief Cmdr. Lued Lincuna in a message to the PNA Wednesday. “(The two armed AW-109Es are) now capable of shipboard operations and the […]
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An agreement reached at the sixth ministerial conference between labor ministers from the Philippines and Taiwan indicating that the workers from the Philippines will be able to travel within two to three weeks. Both countries will make more efficient regarding the application procedures for direct hiring and will also help employers directly hi Filipino workers […]
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The Indonesia company PT PAL was awarded a USD 92 million ( or more than Php 4 billion pesos) contract in June 2014 to construct the two Strategic Sealift Vessel. The agreement includes a support package that will make possible the Philippine industry to undertake ship preservation and support in collaboration with the Philippine Navy. […]
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Related to the reports about Japan is supplying maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines, several public figures and personalities have come up into their views and opinions. One of them is top Chinese diplomat assumed that the world is watching Japan’s reactions as the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Japanese […]
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The bidding for the two long-range maritime patrol aircraft worth 5.98-billion pesos has failed as bidders were not able to meet the requirements set by the Defense department. The special Bids and Awards Committee declared a failed bidding after examining bid documents for almost 12 hours. The defense department’s bids and awards committee did not reach […]
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PASAY CITY, Aug. 17 (PIA) – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) welcomes the newest addition to its inventory of air assets in a turnover and blessing ceremony held at the Villamor Air Base, today. The new air assets include eight combat helicopters known as the Bell-412EP, which were acquired from Canada, and two attack AW-109E helicopters […]
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Taiwan and Philippines come up into amendment to any aviation that will considerably increase flights and open up for tourism between the two countries. Under the contract, the number of passenger seats between the two countries will raise from 4,800 a week to 20,000 per week this year. By 2016, an additional capacity will increase […]
Read More The Defense Department terminated Mr. Robert Rice Jr. contract in March after only seven out 21 aircraft had been delivered, due to what it said were missed delivery deadlines. Mr. Rice is a former engineer in the U.S. Air Force, he established also the Rice Aircraft Services Inc. in 2003. His firm refurbished and resold […]
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The People’s Liberation Army is excited that its innovative JH-7A “Flying Leopard” fighter bomber can help equip China a much-needed boost in aerial electronic warfare. The JH-7A is an upgraded version of the JH-7 twin-engine fourth generation aircraft manufactured by the Xi’an Aircraft Industry Corporation. The fighter-bomber is said to be the most important step […]
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Public affairs office chief, Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the activity to be carried out by an Australian-Filipino consortium would be protected by the Philippine Navy. Its serving for them since they have to protect the territory, the military official did not disclose how many units or […]
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China – During the Association of the Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made clear China’s stance that they refuse the claims of the Philippines, Japan, and U.S. on the South China Sea. He stated also that the condition in the South China sea is stable, and the possibility […]
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During ASEAN meeting, South China Sea is the focus and would be the talk for that forum, yet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterate that it is not the platform to talk about the South China Sea issues. Tensions over the South China Sea are expected to overshadow the annual meeting and it should not […]
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The Indonesian Air Force Chief Agus Supriatna visited the Philippines in August 2015 . The Three days visit pave the way for continuing mutual relationship and consultation on training exchange program between the two air forces, the Philippine Air Force and the Indonesian Air Force. As part of courtesy calls, he went to the Philippine […]
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The two Landing Class Heavy from Australia and additional two AgustaWestland AW109 Power helicopters were blessed during a joint ceremony on Monday. During the Ceremony President Aquino told the newly appointed Navy Chief Rear Admiral Caesar C. Taccad that his responsibilities are no joke concerning the threats and country’s security. At the same time he […]
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British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond made a clear statement that contending territorial claims in the South China Sea is a key for global artery, risking over and must be solved serenely. Tension and the risk of escalation may arise, the claiming dealt must undergo a rules-based, not power-based. The freedom of navigation must be observed […]
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MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) – The Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s mobility and close-air support capabilities will be greatly boosted with arrival of eight Bell-412 EP combat utility helicopters and two attack versions of the AgustaWestland AW-109Es Monday. This was disclosed by PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya in a message to the PNA Friday. “The additional […]
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Manila, Philippines – Aside from providing eyes to its parent frigates, the armed AgustaWestland AW-109E “Power” helicopters will also be useful as “air amphibious support” assets, according to Philippine Navy public affairs office chief Cmdr. Lued Lincuna. The latter is an offensive military operation that uses naval ships to project ground and air power onto […]
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MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — “For whom are those search-and-rescue facilities for?” This was the reaction of Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Dr. Peter Paul Galvez when asked to comment on the Chinese plans to construct facilities on the artificial islands it constructed in the disputed portion of the South China Sea. “Is it […]
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