MANILA, Sept. 30 (PNA) – Almost 30 Vietnamese fishermen, who were arrested for poaching in country’s territorial sea will soon be released and brought back to Vietnam, Department of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said on Friday. According to Aguirre, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the release of the Vietnamese fishermen as a sign of goodwill […]
Read MoreDAVAO CITY – Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) dismissed speculations of a possible spill over of attacks by the Abu Sayaff Group (ASG) to other regions like Davao, but it assured the security forces, including the Philippine Navy, to have stepped up monitoring and intelligence gathering. EMC spokesperson Maj. Ezra Balagtey said the military exercises they […]
Read MoreThe remaining officers and enlisted personnel tasked to man the country’s 3rd frigate, the BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), is scheduled to leave for Alameda, California by the third week of September. “The remaining crew will depart on the third week of September from the Philippines to join their fellow crewmembers in Alameda, California,” Philippine Navy […]
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Department of National Defense explains that the project would engage the purchase of eight helicopters with full night function potential, complete weapons system and integrated logistics hold package. These helicopters shall be capable of performing close air support during day and night. The potential bidder, to be qualified, must have completed within 10 years from […]
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An update of Philippine Army shore based missile defense system acquisition. Since 2013 a news report of anti-aircraft guided missiles and at the same year a report of Shore based missile defense system confirmed by the the Philippine Government. To view the detailed info of the acquisition – Shore based missile realignment
Read MoreIn line with celebrations to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the EDSA-1 Revolution, the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s two brand-new FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle” light-interim fighter aircraft will perform a high-speed opener pass. This was confirmed by PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya in an interview Monday. The two Korea Aerospace Industries-made jet planes will be followed […]
Read MoreA measure has been filed in the Senate Friday to direct SIM card sellers to require all buyers to present valid IDs before they are sold to avoid unregistered numbers used for unlawful activities. Under Senate Bill No. 1160, Senator Loren Legarda said that users will be required to sign a control-numbered registration form used […]
Read MoreMANILA – Chinese Coast Guard vessels continue to harass Filipino fishers at Bajo de Masinloc in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard reported. In a press release of the National Security Council-Task Force West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said, on Sept. 6, 2016, three China Coast Guard vessels sighted […]
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MANILA, Feb. 23 — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated the sum of Php 39,593,364 for the procurement of a transmitter and “FCR” for the avionic system of its brand-new FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle” lift-interim fighter aircraft. The latter are sensitive components needed for the efficient operation of the aircraft. Submission and opening of bids […]
Read More 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 […]
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 […]
Read More The top 11 list of Philippine Air force modernization project. From acquisition of two light lift aircraft CN212 PT Dirgantara Indonesia, to eight close air support aircraft bidding, a 21 units of huey from Rice Aircraft Services and Canadian Company Eagle Copters Ltd., to 3 medium lift aircraft, two C130 Hercules from United States, to […]
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MANILA – Amid the heightened war against the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group(ASG) that resulted in the death of 15 soldiers, President Rodrigo Duterte stressed that there is no need for him to declare a state of emergency in Sulu. ”The magnitude of the trouble there does not warrant anything except the industry of the Armed […]
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The Air Contingent is helping build the capacity of the Philippine Air Force and increases joint training, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. Its missions include air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, […]
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Reports surfaced that the Philippine military was “ ramping up” its military spending amid a rising threat from China most clearly manifested in the saber-rattling by the two sides in the South China Sea. While the reports provide important updates about the status of Philippine military modernization, it is important to put then in broader […]
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As part of this contingent, the U.S. Air Force is sending two C-130 Hercules aircraft and Airmen from the 374th Air Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and other units from across PACAF to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. While there, the […]
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MANILA – The contract for the Philippine Navy’s two missile-armed frigates is now being finalized, Department of National Defense (DND) public affairs office chief Arsenio Andolong said Monday. Once the contract is finalized, it will be signed by DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and the duly authorized representative of the winning proponent, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), […]
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Two ships of Escort Division Seven of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) have arrived early morning at Pier 15, South Harbor Manila for a goodwill visit that started Monday and will end on Thursday. The Murasame-class destroyer JS Yūdachi (DD-103) and the Asagiri-class destroyer JS Yuugiri (DD-153), said Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson Capt. Lued […]
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