Revoking of Visiting Forces Agreement Was Just A Warning – Palace

MANILA,  (PNA) – Malacanang on Sunday clarified that President Rodrigo Duterte was just warning when he said he told the United States to prepare for an abrogation of the Visiting Forces of Agreement (VFA). ”It was a warning. It was really something the President said he will void,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary Ana […]

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Long range maritime patrol aircraft

Philippine Air Force Two Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The Philippine Government is planning to acquire 2 long range maritime patrol aircraft with the following details: 7 hours minimum endurance Equip with Satellite Communication System Equip with aerial surveillance camera capable of recording high definition videos 360 Radar Capability   With the acquisition of two (2)  long range maritime patrol, the  Philippine Air Force […]

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U.S. Air Contingent Intensifies Ph Military, Civilian Mass Casualty Response Skills

BRIGADIER GENERAL BENITO N EBUEN AIR BASE, LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines– Senior military representatives from both the United States and the Philippines completed the joint and bilateral U.S.-Philippine mass casualty response training with a capstone event here as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent Sept. 29. The Air Contingent is helping build the capacity of […]

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United States & Philippine Airmen Increase Interoperability During Subject Matter Exchange

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines—Communication professionals from both the United States and the Philippine armed services exchanged best practices during a flyaway communication setup subject matter expert exchange here as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent Sept. 26. The Air Contingent is helping to build the capacity of the Philippine Air Force and increase joint training, […]

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Top 9 Philippine Navy Modernization Projects

The top 9  list of Philippine Air force modernization project. From acquisition of 5 naval helicopter, 3 multi purpose attack craft,  2 ASW Helicopter, a landing craft utility helicopter from South Korea, a Pohang Class Corvette , a tanker ship from PNOC, 2 units of strategic sea-lift vessel from Indonesia worth 4 billion pesos, frigates and […]

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EDSA IN ITS 30TH YEAR, HOW FAR HAVE WE GOT ALONG THE WAY?

Epifiano Delos Santos Avenue, when we say EDSA, what comes to everyone’s mind? Traffic? Pollution? Traffic? Or the historical event that captured the hearts of the world, the People Power Revolution? Have we seen the significance of this very special event in present lives? Have we seen the values of telenovela-like action, drama, intense with […]

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The United States Expelled 35 Russian Diplomats

The United States has expelled 35 Russian diplomats and closed two Russian compounds in a response that Barack Obama says was “necessary and appropriate” to “efforts to harm US interests.” White House report said, “Russia’s cyber activities were intended to influence the election, erode faith in US democratic institutions, sow doubt about the integrity of our […]

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A Beneficial Gain: Brazil to Train Filipino Pilots

In February 2016, Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Jose D.R. Burgos met with Lieutenant  Brigadier (General) Nivaldo Luis Rossato, Commander of Brazilian Air Force. General Rossato informed our Ambassador Burgos that Brazil is willing to offer training for Philippine Air Force officials and pilots, from company grade to more senior levels, particularly on flight security and […]

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Philippine Navy AW109 Power

Brand New AW109E Helicopter for West Philippine Sea Patrol

The three  AgustaWestland AW109E helicopters were commissioned to the Philippine Navy and are now ready to tour of duty the West Philippines Sea where the Philippines is engage t in territorial disputes with several countries. The AW109E Power naval helicopters were acquired to provide air support capability of  2 recently acquired Frigates in patrolling the country’s maritime […]

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Carl Vinson Strike Group Headed Toward North Korea

Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, has directed the Carl Vinson Strike Group to navigate north and report on station in the Western Pacific Ocean after departing Singapore April, 8. Carl Vinson Strike Group, including Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers […]

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Largest Aircraft An-124

Top 10 Biggest Airplane in the World

Watch the Top 10 biggest Aircraft in the World, the computations is based on its length, height, wing area and its wingspan. The list included are Airbus Aircraft, Antonov, Ilyushin, dreamlifter, McDonnell Douglas and click here for more information: By the way, I forgot to mention the Boeing 747-8i Cargo plane which is number 4 […]

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RCWS

Philippine Army Demonstrate M-113A2 .50 RCWS

MANILA, Sept. 20 (PNA) — The Philippine Army (PA) will be testing before the media on Monday the .50 caliber-remote controlled weapons system (RCWS) of its six newly-acquired M-113 armored personnel carriers (APCs) in Capas, Tarlac. Col. Benjamin Hao, PA spokesperson, said on Sunday the demonstration will take place at the rifle range of the […]

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Philippine Marines

The Life of Philippine Marine Corps

SSgt. Ramir Sola, a squad leader with 12th Marine battalion of the Philippine Marine Corps talks about what it’s like being a Marine in the Filipino Armed Forces. Sola also speaks about his experience working with the U.S. Forces during Exercise Balikatan 2015 after conducting an air assault in Crow Valley, Philippines, April 2015. The […]

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Philippines Rpg-7

Assault Rifle and 400 Units RPG-7 for Philippine Army

Last December Philippine Army received 100 Units of 81 mm Mortar from Serbia. This year 2014, the Philippine army will also receive some of more than 50000 assault rifle including ammunition from Remington manufacturer. Aside from rifles it also receive 400 units of United States Made RPG-7.  

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