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Sufficient naval assets to cover WPS amid assignment of 2 Navy warships to APEC
November 17, 2015 by PNA
Despite the assignment of the country's two most modern warships for security and hosting duties during the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting, the Philippine Navy (PN) has more than sufficient vessels and assets to patrol the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was disclosed by PN spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo in a message to the […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping now in Philippines
November 17, 2015 by Ace dela Cruz
President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping arrived today around 12:30 in Manila for the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting. The Chinese leaders' arrival was approximately an hour after United States President Obama's arrival and minutes after arrival of South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. President […]
USS Fitzgerald in Manila Bay providing 'general support' for APEC
November 17, 2015 by Gloria Seloza
The Arleigh Burke-class USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived in Manila Bay November 16 to provide general support for APEC Leaders' Meeting where heads of state and representatives from APEC member economies and partners are attending. "The ship's five-day support mission is in conjunction with its routine patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations," United […]
US destroyer patrols West PH Sea, made contact with Chinese frigate
November 17, 2015 by Caleb Velasquez
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducted a routine patrol in West Philippine Sea from November 10 to 15. Routine patrols like this one promotes regional security, stability and freedom of the seas, the United States Navy said. During Fitzgerald's days in West Philippine Sea, the ship made regular contact with the […]
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Chile, PH deepen bilateral ties
President Benigno Aquino III and Chile President Michelle Bachelet on Monday met at Malacañang Palace with the first woman Chilean leader seeking to deepen the two country's diplomatic relations which will celebrate 70th anniversary next year. During their expanded bilateral meeting, the two leaders agreed to strengthen relations on trade, disaster risk management, energy and […]
PNP deploys brand-new vans against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear attacks
The Philippine National Police has deployed its brand-new equipment from United States for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense during Asia Pacific Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting. Four complete sets of Second Line Defense (SLD) Mobile Detection System (MDS) vans and other equipment donated by the United States Department of Energy (US-DOE), through its National […]
China makes remarks regarding US bomber plane in Spratly Islands
China said it is firmly against actions undermining its sovereignty and security interest, after confirming that United States conducted flight mission in Spratly Islands in West Philippine Sea November 8. "The Chinese side has learnt about that. I want to stress once again that the Chinese side respects the freedom of navigation and over-flight in […]
Airbus A350 flight control system actuators, galleys produced in PH
November 16, 2015 by Gracel Ortega
The Philippines is part of the most modern and advanced Airbus aircraft in its fleet, Airbus A350's global value chain. "The galleys and primary flight control system actuators of the A350 are actually being produced in the country making the Philippines officially part of Airbus' global value chain," DFA said. MOOG – a worldwide designer, […]
US President Obama to visit a 'coastal facility' in Philippines
November 15, 2015 by Ruben Santos
United States President Barack Obama, aside from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting this week, will also visit a coastal facility in Philippines. President Obama is "going to a coastal facility in the Philippines to showcase our maritime cooperation with the Philippines," Obama's Deputy National Security Adviser for strategic communication Ben Rhodes said […]
First APEC head of state arrives in Manila
November 15, 2015 by Joel Dizon
The first head of state to arrive in Manila for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting is the President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet. Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lieutenant General Jeffrey Delgado, as military host, received the Chilean President. President Bachelet arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 afternoon […]
France touched by expressions of support in PH
France has expressed gratitude to the Philippines for its expression of sympathy following last Friday's deadly attacks that left more than 100 people killed in Paris. "We are deeply touched by the heartfelt expressions of support in the Philippines extended by President Benigno S. Aquino III, the national and local authorities, the people of the […]
Bangladesh naval ship in Manila
The Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Somudra Avijan, a Hamilton-class high endurance cutter, arrived at Manila South Harbor Saturday for a three-day goodwill visit until Nov. 16. The ship arrived at 9 a.m. at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor, said Navy public affairs office chief Cmdr. Lued Lincuna. A Philippine Navy (PN) vessel rendered customary meeting […]
China: Japan has no right to make inappropriate remarks on Spratlys
China Foreign Affairs Ministry said today Japan has no right to make inappropriate comments regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. The statement from the Chinese ministry came after Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly said he will be bringing topics on West Philippine Sea issue, specifically freedom of navigation and rule of law, to upcoming […]
Government forces recover ISIS flag, bomb-making materials in ASG harbor site
Government forces pursuing the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) brigands have arrested two people and recovered an ISIS flag, bomb-making components and other materials at an harbor site of the ASG in Sulu. Brig. Gen. Alan Arrojado, Joint Task Group Sulu commander, said the harbor site was discovered while the troops from the Army's 35th Infantry […]
Russian President Putin phone calls President Aquino
Malacanang has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin called President Benigno Aquino III last Thursday night to discuss the Russian leader's inability to attend the 2015 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting slated Nov. 17 to 20 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). "President Putin discussed with President Aquino the reasons for his inability […]
APEC leaders urged: Condemn China's nine-dash claim in the West PH Sea
The Movement & Alliance Against China's Aggression (MARCHA) is urging the 21 leaders of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to discuss the West Philippine Sea issue in their meeting next week in Manila. MARCHA said in its manifesto that China is blocking vessels from the coastal states in West Philippine Sea, and their excessive […]
Walk Through Time: APEC leaders' spouses touring Intramuros
Manila Mayor Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada has placed Manila Police District (MPD) officials and city emergency response personnel in a state of readiness to ensure safety and orderliness for all delegates to the Asia Pacific Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders meeting in Metro Manila on November 18 to 19. "The international media are already describing this […]
China hopes PH to 'make a wiser choice', amend fault
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a press conference in Manila after meeting Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, said Philippines should amend its own fault which is hindering the improvement and development of China-Philippines relations. The Chinese official is referring to the arbitration case initiated by Philippines before the Permanent Court of Arbitration. "One's […]
Eight militant group leaders facing criminal charges
Eight leaders from militant groups Kilusang Magbubukid ng PIlipinas (KMP), Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), Gabriela, Anakbayan, and COURAGE are all facing criminal charges in connection with violence leading to severe injuries of two police officers of NCRPO during the president's State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 27. The respondents are Antonio Flores, Secretary […]
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex patrols West PH Sea
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducted set of routine operations in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) as part of a deployment to the Western Pacific from November 7 to 10, Essex ARG Public Affairs said. Essex ARG includes the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious transport dock USS […]
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