President Rodrigo Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telesummit on Tuesday afternoon and discussed ways to help each nation defeat the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang confirmed. In a statement, the Palace said Duterte’s “open and productive” phone conversation with Putin lasted around 30 minutes. “President Duterte and President Putin reaffirmed their […]
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Philippine Navy Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo was received by Turkey’s Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, the Philippine Navy said. The Philippine Navy chief also met with Turkey’s Naval Forces commander Admiral Adnan Özbal and Deputy Minister Muhsin Dere.
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The maritime sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), consisting of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has facilitated the arrival of approximately 1000 Filipino crew members aboard MV “Norwegian Encore” at the Port of Manila last 11 April 2021. According to the One-Stop Shop for […]
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on 12 April 2021. The DFA expressed displeasure over the illegal lingering presence of Chinese vessels in Julian Felipe Reef. DFA Acting Undersecretary Elizabeth P. Buensuceso informed Ambassador Huang that Julian Felipe Reef lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the […]
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“Sinadya daw niya. Sana, huling larong ‘hide-and-seek’ na ito ng Pangulo kasi maraming nag-aalala,” Senator Ping Lacson said in a Twitter post April 13. “That said, the health condition of any sitting president should be the concern of every Filipino. Even VP Leni Robredo had the moral decency to say that she was praying for […]
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM) commander Vice Admiral Ramil Roberto Enriquez has said that based on the known capabilities of Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, it would be able to overtake the Filipino vessel with ABS-CBN News team aboard if it intended to during the April 9 incident. “Kung talagang hinabol […]
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A notorious sub-leader of the IS-linked Daulah Islamiyah group was killed during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Guimba, Marawi City in the wee hours of April 12, 2021. According to Lt. Gen. Corlero Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command, combined elements of the 103rd Infantry Brigade and Lanao PNP acted on information […]
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“Tatagal kaya ako dito sa p** i* puwesto na ito kung inutil ako? Will the military allow me to govern na ganoon pamamalakad mo, wala kang ginawa?” President Rodrigo Duterte said during his April 12 Talk to People. “Ako I have told you that I am good 1 o’clock downwards towards – ‘yan man. Alam […]
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“Mr. President, maawa ka naman sa taumbayan. Namamatay na mga mahal nila sa buhay ako pa rin ang problema mo? Huwag ka rin sinungaling. Alam naman ng lahat na ikaw ang ayaw magban sa mainland Chinese noong kumakalat na ang virus dahil tuta ka nila,” Senator Leila de Lima said in a Twitter post April […]
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This year’s United States-Philippines Balikatan, the 36th iteration, includes bilateral staff exercise, close air support training, subject matter exchanges, maritime security training, and humanitarian and civic assistance activities. Trainings and activities will be held in areas within the Northern Luzon Command and Southern Luzon Command. The joint military exercise will be conducted under strict observance […]
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