Obama warns China, backs Philippines

US President Barack Obama conveyed a crisp cautioning on Tuesday to China against utilizing power to resolution regional debate, as he promised "ironclad" military backing for the Philippines.

Monday, March 31, 2014

DOTC, winning bidder set Monday marking of agreement for LRT, MRT normal ticket venture

MANILA - The gathering that sacked the P1.7-billion Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) Project of Metro Manila's three overhead rail administrations will sign on Monday its agreement with the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).  "I comprehend it has been declared," Transport Undersecretary Perpetuo Lotilla, said, alluding to the planned marking of the agreement.  The AF Consortium, which offered the most...

China avoids PH case, summons int'l law

MANILA, Philippines – China shielded itself from the memorable arguing recorded by the Philippines on Sunday, March 30, by utilizing the same weapon Manila wielded against Beijing.  The climbing superpower covered up under the Philippines' "extraordinary equalizer."  Dismissing the Philippines' almost 4,000-page composed arguing, China said its position on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) question "is decidedly dependent...

Bong Revilla off to Holy Land 'to look for awesome intervention'

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr – one of the officials embroiled in the multi-billion-peso pork barrel trick – left the nation with his and his family Saturday, March 29, to use Holy Week in Israel.  Their depature was gone before by content impacts from obscure numbers, cautioning that the congressperson was escaping, reckoning "the arrival of his capture warrant for his part in the PDAF trick." The sender gave...

Watch watercrafts from Japan to begin touching base in 2015

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) anticipates that conveyance of two will three of 10 brand-new multi-part watch watercrafts from Japan by the second from last quarter of 2015, as stated by the PCG representative. Cmdr. Armand Balilo, PCG open issues office head, told the Inquirer on Sunday the seven other 40-meter (131-foot) vessels might be conveyed the accompanying year. "The two sides have concurred that each of the 10 watch pontoons will be brand-new and multi-part," Balilo said. The Coast Guard's momentum armada comprises...

P2.9-M agricultural tramline set up in Iloilo

An alternate Agricultural Tramline System (ATS) venture worth P2.9 million was executed in the area of Iloilo by the Department of Agriculture- Philippine Center for Postharvest and Mechanization (DA-Philmech) early not long from now. The San Antonio ATS is a bi-link framework with a pulling limit of 350 kilograms for every outing at the suggested pace of 100 to 150 meters for every moment. ATS is an elective transport framework utilized by agriculturists within pulling their horticultural inputs and items in ranges a long way from way organizes...

Duterte for president? Supporters hold rally

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – You must be insane, the leader said. In any case is a national run in 2016 truly an insane thought for Rodrigo Duterte?  On Saturday, March 29, many Davao inhabitants convey pennants and canvases appeared at the city's Rizal Park to rally help for a Duterte for president development. A band played hit melodies from the 80s, free porridge and shirts were dispersed, and individuals alternated in lauding Duterte and...

‎Japanese‬ Naval‬ Squadron‬ coming

#‎MANILA‬, — The Japanese naval training squadron is scheduled to make a goodwill visit to the Philippines, the Japanese embassy in Manila said. The Escort Division 13 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) – consisting of two vessels, JS Shirane (DDH143) and JS Asayuki (DD132) – will be at the South Harbor from April 2 to 5. The ships have about 480 officers and crew members on board, including 48 newly commissioned officers, under the command of Captain Hideto Ikeda. During the visit, Captain Ikeda will make courtesy calls...

Philippines to get ‪MULTI-ROLE FIGTER‬ by 2018

‎Manila‬, - With the nation now on its approach to secure its first-ever supersonic plane air ship in 34 years, the Department of National Defense (DND) proclaimed that it will be gaining a "multi-part contender" (MRF) by 2018. This was uncovered by DND undersecretary for fund, modernization, establishments, and weapons Fernando Manalo. 2018 is the second period of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program. Throughout this period, the barrier and military foundation will figure out if to procure extra units of the South Korean...