PHNOM PENH — Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen reiterated late Friday that the South China Sea issue should be settled through peaceful negotiations by the parties directly concerned. “The South China Sea conflict should be resolved peacefully by the Chinese and Vietnamese governments,” the prime minister wrote on his official Facebook page in […]
Read MoreThe Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated the sum of PHP 40,000,000.00 for the acquisition of brand-new motors for its 2.75 inch rockets which are used to arm its MD-520 and AW-109 attack helicopters. AgustaWestland AW109E Power helicopter is a three-ton class eight seat twin engine helicopter, often seen as one of the aircrafts with the […]
Read MoreThe Philippine Navy (PN) has allocated PHP2.863 million for the repair and maintenance of its five oldest patrol vessels. Winning bidders are required to complete the repair within 45 calendar days. These ships are the BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20), BRP Cebu (PS-28), BRP Pangasinan (PS-31), and the BRP Rizal (PS-74). All […]
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The Philippine Navy (PN) is allocating the sum of PHP 6,095,160 for the acquisition of materials needed for the repairs and maintenance of the naval guns of frigates BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF-16). The two ships are the former Hamilton-class cutters acquired from the US through the Excess Defense Articles […]
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The Philippine Army (PA) is allocating PHP20 million for the procurement of spare parts needed for the maintenance and repair of its M-35 cargo trucks. The Philippine Army Bids and Awards Committee will hold a pre-conference at 9 a.m. on Sept. 5 at its office in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Receipt and opening of bid […]
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CAMP GENERAL MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday expressed hope that China will deal with the Philippines in good faith regarding the issue on West Philippine Sea (WPS). ”I hope China is dealing with us in good faith. They seem to be conciliatory. We’re not insisting on arbitral judgement,” President Duterte […]
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday that it successfully conducted its first humanitarian mission in the communities living in Pag-asa Island in Palawan. Commander Armand Balilo, PCG spokesperson said that the supplies were boarded by BRP Batangas (SARV-004) vessel last week to provide assistance to the countrymen residing there. The goods were provided by […]
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MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said that he has offered the post of Philippine ambassador to the United States to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and is eyeing former Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. to replace the former. In an ambush interview at Malacañang Palace, the President said that he […]
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MANILA, Aug. 23 (PNA) — Brig. Gen. Paul T. Atoll, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1984, was appointed commander of the Isabela-based 5th Infantry Division Monday. He replaced Major Gen. Lysander A. Suerte who retired from the service early this month. Prior his appointment to the 5th Infantry Division, Atal served […]
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MANILA, Aug. 22 (PNA) — Logistics and procurement expert Brig. Gen. Joselito M. Reyes was appointed Philippine Army (PA) Inspector General during short ceremonies in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Monday. The former, who also served as military comptroller, is also a member of Philippine Military Academy Class office 1985. Reyes replaced Major Gen. Manolito P. […]
Read MoreGENERAL SANTOS CITY, Aug. 22 (PNA) — Around 200 fishermen from this city and other parts of Mindanao who were jailed in Indonesia due to illegal fishing and immigration violations have been repatriated by the Philippine Consulate General in Manado. Daniel Te, head of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Regional Consular Office-12 here, said […]
Read MoreMANILA, Aug. 22 (PNA) — All Philippine Army (PA) units will be in defensive mode in case some rogue rebel elements decide to violate the ceasefire declared by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the Communist Party of the Philippines over the weekend. This is to prevent unnecessary casualties in Army ranks, PA spokesperson Col. Benjamin […]
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MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — Procurement of more fast craft would bolster the Philippine Navy’s response in addressing the country’s internal security problems such as piracy, terrorism and kidnapping. “Acquisition of (more) fast craft will be of great help to our organization since it will provide additional defense and interdiction capability to thwart piracy, terrorism, […]
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A Defense cooperation agreement between the Philippine Government and France was signed Wednesday last May 11, 2016 during the ceremony at Department of National Defense. The agreement was signed by French Ambassador Thierry Mathou and DND Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. Both countries have been working on this arrangement since 2014. Cooperation agreement shows a framework to […]
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The foreign ministry Spokesman of Vietnam, the recent trip of Former Taiwanese Officials to Itu Aba Island seriously violated Vietnam sovereignty making the situation in the South China Sea more complicated. Taiwan’s actions could not change the truth, Vietnam holds sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Troung Sa Archipelagos. Last week, Taiwan organized a trip for […]
Read MoreOne of the countries geographically close to the Philippines looks forward to working with the new government. According to the ministry of Taiwan, the country hopes to work with the new government to continue cooperation, deepen bilateral relations, maintaining close exchanges in trade, investment and tourism. Unofficial election tallies shows Mayor Duterte, the tough-talking mayor […]
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What is Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) anyway? For almost three decades, we are wasting money to keeping it mothballed, but for we all know the plant isn’t operational. We are allocating a significant amount of money, labor and time for the operation of a project that might intend to help us to have support […]
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By MC2 Travis Litke, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs Posted April 28, 2016 SAN DIEGO – The U. S. Navy transferred ownership of Research Vessel (R/V) Melville to the Philippine Navy, during a ceremony April 27 at Naval Base San Diego. The ship was transferred under the U.S. Department of Defense’s excess defense articles program […]
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