“Sa mga natitirang hoodlum in police uniforms, sisiguraduhin ko sa inyo, you will hate me. Hindi ako magdadalawang-isip na magtanggal ng mga tiwaling pulis dahil sa laki ng sweldo na binibigay sa atin ng ating gobyerno at benepisyo, sigurado akong madaming gustong pumalit sa inyo,” newly-installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar […]
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After being activated in February 2021, the Marine Amphibious Ready Unit (MARU) of the Philippine Marine Corps is now at its peak as it conducts Fleet-Marine Command and Control (C2) interoperability exercises and other Shipboard Evolutions in Palawan. The objective of the C2 exercises is to enhance naval integration in planning and other essential shipboard […]
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“President Duterte personally and publicly challenged me to a debate on the West Philippine Sea issue. He said that since we are both lawyers, we should just debate on the issue. I accepted the President’s challenge without any conditions. Now the President has backed out his personal challenge to me without giving a definite reason,” […]
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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a video announcement today, May 7 that President Rodrigo Duterte was advised not to pursue the debate with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio. “Handang-handa po sana ang Presidente na dumibate pero kagabi po eh tinanggap po niya ang advice ng ilang mga miyembro ng Gabinete kasama […]
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The program for the acquisition of multi-role fighter (MRF) aircraft remains on track as these aircraft are urgently needed in defending the country’s airspace, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. “We are pushing for the acquisition of multi-role fighter aircraft as it is (a) critical capability for the defense of our country’s […]
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The Philippine Army’s Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) SFR(A) got an upgrade with PA Maneuverable Canopy Model 1 HARIBON parachutes. The Philippine Army said HARIBON parachutes, named after Philippine Eagle (Haring Ibon), were officially given to the regiment early this year. “The HARIBON Technical Working Group developed and designed the specifications of the HARIBON parachutes that […]
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The United States government, through its State Department, has approved a number of military equipment for possible sale to Australia. US Department of Defense Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the Australian government has requested to buy one hundred sixty (160) M1A1 Tank structures/hulls; up to 12 Weapons-Ready MQ-9B, Remotely Piloted Aircraft; and 4 CH-47F […]
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MGen. Ariel R. Caculitan PN(M), Commandant Philippine Marine Corps, visited the Marine detachments of the 2nd Marine Brigade in Tawi-Tawi from April 30 to May 2, 2021, with Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) Chief, Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., and other military officials for Archipelagic Coastal Defense (ACD) survey and assessment. The survey and assessment took […]
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Cirilito Sobejana guaranteed a stronger partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP) during his visit to the PNP National Headquarters, Camp Crame, Quezon City on Wednesday, May 05. “As security institutions with several mandates, common goals and shared aspirations for peace, stability and progress […]
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday said it is set to hold the second leg of its maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) next week. “Sa WPS ulit isasagawa ang second leg ng maritime exercise, hindi muna sa Batanes Group of Islands at Philippine Rise (We will hold the second leg of the maritime exercise in the WPS again, […]
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