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Four Filipino U.N. observers detained in Golan Heights
Posted by israeli (Regulars) at May 8 2013, 02:42 AM. 3 comments
Four U.N. observers detained in Golan Heights
The Washington Post
By Liz Sly and William Booth, Published: May 7 | Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2:14 AM
BEIRUT — Syrian rebels kidnapped four United Nations peacekeepers Tuesday along the fraught cease-fire line between Israel and Syria in the Golan Heights, in a replay of a similar incident in March.
The U.N. peacekeeping department in New York said four Filipino peacekeepers serving in the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force were captured by “an unidentified armed group” while patrolling near the town of Jamlah.
“All efforts are currently underway to secure their release,” said Kieran Dwyer, a spokesman for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the rebel Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade announced that it seized the peacekeepers to “secure and protect” them from heavy shelling by Syrian government forces. The statement was accompanied by a photograph of the peacekeepers sitting barefoot on a carpet and wearing light-blue U.N. armored vests, three of which were marked “Philippines,” over their camouflage fatigues.
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The Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade said the four observers were taken Tuesday after government forces captured a checkpoint near the area they were patrolling, “which endangered their lives, pushing us to intervene.”
The statement also described “heavy clashes and heavy shelling” in the area, suggesting that the rebels may have seized the peacekeepers in part to protect themselves. It said the peacekeepers were endangered not only by “members of the regime army” but by “some criminal groups” as well.
In New York, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the detention and called for the peacekeepers’ immediate release. He urged all parties to respect the “freedom of movement and safety and security” of the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force.
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Tuesday’s abduction took place in a rugged no man’s land, dotted with small Syrian villages, in a triangle that borders Syria, Jordan and the Golan Heights. There, shepherds still move flocks down deep canyons and dry river beds. The villages are quiet, and few vehicle appear on the road. Some houses appear damaged by shelling.
The Washington Post
By Liz Sly and William Booth, Published: May 7 | Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2:14 AM
BEIRUT — Syrian rebels kidnapped four United Nations peacekeepers Tuesday along the fraught cease-fire line between Israel and Syria in the Golan Heights, in a replay of a similar incident in March.
The U.N. peacekeeping department in New York said four Filipino peacekeepers serving in the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force were captured by “an unidentified armed group” while patrolling near the town of Jamlah.
“All efforts are currently underway to secure their release,” said Kieran Dwyer, a spokesman for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the rebel Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade announced that it seized the peacekeepers to “secure and protect” them from heavy shelling by Syrian government forces. The statement was accompanied by a photograph of the peacekeepers sitting barefoot on a carpet and wearing light-blue U.N. armored vests, three of which were marked “Philippines,” over their camouflage fatigues.
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The Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade said the four observers were taken Tuesday after government forces captured a checkpoint near the area they were patrolling, “which endangered their lives, pushing us to intervene.”
The statement also described “heavy clashes and heavy shelling” in the area, suggesting that the rebels may have seized the peacekeepers in part to protect themselves. It said the peacekeepers were endangered not only by “members of the regime army” but by “some criminal groups” as well.
In New York, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the detention and called for the peacekeepers’ immediate release. He urged all parties to respect the “freedom of movement and safety and security” of the U.N. Disengagement Observer Force.
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Tuesday’s abduction took place in a rugged no man’s land, dotted with small Syrian villages, in a triangle that borders Syria, Jordan and the Golan Heights. There, shepherds still move flocks down deep canyons and dry river beds. The villages are quiet, and few vehicle appear on the road. Some houses appear damaged by shelling.
Supply of 50,000 M4 rifles for AFP
Posted by gammy322 (Regulars) at May 4 2013, 03:42 PM. 10 comments
US-based Remington wins bid to supply 50,000 M4 rifles for AFP, company rep says
By: Jaime Sinapit, InterAksyon.com
May 4, 2013 11:10 AM
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of National Defense (DND) has declared the United States-based Remington company the winning bidder to supply 50,629 pieces of M4 rifles, according to the Philippine representative of the company. The bid was for little less than P2-billion.
"Remington was declared the winning single calculated bid on the AFP requirement for 50,629 pieces M4 cal 5.56mm assault rifles," Neri Dionisio, head of the P.B. Dionisio & Co., Inc., said. Dionisio is the official local representative of Remington.
In a follow-up phone interview, Dionisio said the bidding was conducted on Tuesday at the DND. Apart from Remington, it was participated in by Colt Defense, Sig Sauer and Manroy, he added.
"Remington submitted a total bid price of P1,944,261,591.66, saving government coffers P1,245,365,408.34, (based on) the total authorized budget of contract of P3,189,627,000." This would place the price for each rifle at around P38,400, or around $960.
Even as Dionisio announced Remington's winning bid, however, a source from the DND-BAC said they expected at least one of the losing bidders, particularly Colt, to file a motion for reconsideration.
"We've been expecting that, but we're confident the DND-BAC is certain they got the right bidder. With or without the contest of Colt we will be filing our request for a post-qualification bid on Friday," Dionisio said.
The post-qualification process will revalidate the documents for bidding. After this, the DND-BAC moves to the conduct of a pre-delivery inspection of the items from the winning bidder.
"A group from DND, most probably the Technical Group (TWG), will be going to the factory in the US to inspect the firearms. If there is no problem then the DND-BAC will finally award the contract to Remington," Dionisio said.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/60959/us-based-remington-wins-bid-to-supply-50000-m4-rifles-for-afp-company-rep-says
By: Jaime Sinapit, InterAksyon.com
May 4, 2013 11:10 AM
The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the Department of National Defense (DND) has declared the United States-based Remington company the winning bidder to supply 50,629 pieces of M4 rifles, according to the Philippine representative of the company. The bid was for little less than P2-billion.
"Remington was declared the winning single calculated bid on the AFP requirement for 50,629 pieces M4 cal 5.56mm assault rifles," Neri Dionisio, head of the P.B. Dionisio & Co., Inc., said. Dionisio is the official local representative of Remington.
In a follow-up phone interview, Dionisio said the bidding was conducted on Tuesday at the DND. Apart from Remington, it was participated in by Colt Defense, Sig Sauer and Manroy, he added.
"Remington submitted a total bid price of P1,944,261,591.66, saving government coffers P1,245,365,408.34, (based on) the total authorized budget of contract of P3,189,627,000." This would place the price for each rifle at around P38,400, or around $960.
Even as Dionisio announced Remington's winning bid, however, a source from the DND-BAC said they expected at least one of the losing bidders, particularly Colt, to file a motion for reconsideration.
"We've been expecting that, but we're confident the DND-BAC is certain they got the right bidder. With or without the contest of Colt we will be filing our request for a post-qualification bid on Friday," Dionisio said.
The post-qualification process will revalidate the documents for bidding. After this, the DND-BAC moves to the conduct of a pre-delivery inspection of the items from the winning bidder.
"A group from DND, most probably the Technical Group (TWG), will be going to the factory in the US to inspect the firearms. If there is no problem then the DND-BAC will finally award the contract to Remington," Dionisio said.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/60959/us-based-remington-wins-bid-to-supply-50000-m4-rifles-for-afp-company-rep-says
DND to revive SRDP
Posted by seWer Rat (Regulars) at May 2 2013, 02:59 PM. 3 comments
First project? MREs.. 
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Faced with the need to contend with hunger during operation, some soldiers in far-flung areas have to bring with them live animals like chickens and goats while conducting patrols.
Such set-up, however, hampers their movement especially in areas where armed groups have a strong presence.
Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo said sometimes, soldiers have to find a way to silence the chicken they are holding to avoid being detected by enemies.
“Kung may nakasakbat dito na manok, kinakailangan, kapag may naramdamang kalaban, e sakalin mo yung manok na hindi naman siya mamamatay kasi mapipilitan ka nang iluto iyon (When you feel the presence of the enemies, you have to strangle the chicken without killing it. Otherwise, you will be forced to cook it at once),” he said.
Such hassles are being experienced by soldiers in areas where stores are rare and access to basic commodities is considered a luxury.
However, these may soon change if the Defense department makes the giving of ready-to-eat food to soldiers part of the self-reliant defense posture (SRDP) policy.
Manalo said they are now talking to the Trade and Science departments to determine what would be prioritized when they implement the SRDP.
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Faced with the need to contend with hunger during operation, some soldiers in far-flung areas have to bring with them live animals like chickens and goats while conducting patrols.
Such set-up, however, hampers their movement especially in areas where armed groups have a strong presence.
Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo said sometimes, soldiers have to find a way to silence the chicken they are holding to avoid being detected by enemies.
“Kung may nakasakbat dito na manok, kinakailangan, kapag may naramdamang kalaban, e sakalin mo yung manok na hindi naman siya mamamatay kasi mapipilitan ka nang iluto iyon (When you feel the presence of the enemies, you have to strangle the chicken without killing it. Otherwise, you will be forced to cook it at once),” he said.
Such hassles are being experienced by soldiers in areas where stores are rare and access to basic commodities is considered a luxury.
However, these may soon change if the Defense department makes the giving of ready-to-eat food to soldiers part of the self-reliant defense posture (SRDP) policy.
Manalo said they are now talking to the Trade and Science departments to determine what would be prioritized when they implement the SRDP.
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Chinese defense minister meets senior Philippine defense undersecretary
Posted by seWer Rat (Regulars) at Apr 30 2013, 03:08 PM. 0 comments
BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister, Chang Wanquan, met with Philippine Defense Undersecretary Honorio Azcueta on Sunday.
As neighbors across the sea, it is in the interest of both sides to maintain good neighborliness and boost pragmatic cooperation, Chang said.
The two armies have an important responsibility in promoting bilateral friendliness and safeguarding regional stability, he added.
Azcueta said the Philippine side is committed to enhancing cooperation in defense and security with China, for the smooth development of bilateral relations.
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90786/8227580.html
Taiwan, Philippines sign Crime-fighting pact
Posted by ayoshi (Regulars) at Apr 24 2013, 02:09 PM. 0 comments
- Quote:
Raymond Wang, of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Manila, and his Philippine counterpart Antonio Basilio, inked the mutual legal assistance agreement in Taipei on Friday, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"The pact has set a precedent for more of such agreements the country is seeking in the Southeast Asia," it said.
Under the deal, the two sides agree to assist each other in gathering evidence, freezing property owned by suspects, and deportations.
Source: msn.com
US aircraft in exchange for Tubbataha damage?
Posted by spraret (PDFF Admin Group) at Apr 22 2013, 08:57 PM. One comment
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MANILA - Malacañang is denying reports that the United States has refused to pay cash for the grounding of the USS Guardian in Tubbataha Reef.
The US Navy warship got stuck in January and was removed last month, piece by piece.
Reports claimed the US offered to give an aircraft it used during the war in Afghanistan instead of paying the nearly 60-million-peso fine.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/04/22/13/us-aircraft-exchange-tubbataha-damage
Chinese Vessel Runs Aground
Posted by AZKALS (Regulars) at Apr 9 2013, 12:00 PM. 3 comments
Chinese Fishing Vessel Runs Aground in Tubbataha
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/302979/news/regions/chinese-fishing-vessel-does-a-guardian-runs-aground-in-tubbataha
April 9, 2013 7:44am
(Updated 11:20 a.m.) Nearly three months after an incident involving a US minesweeper, a Chinese fishing vessel ran aground in Tubbataha Reef shortly before midnight Monday.The incident involving the Chinese fishing vessel with hull number 63168 occurred at 11:40 p.m. Monday, radio dzBB's Carlo Mateo reported Tuesday. Initial information from the Tubbataha Management Office indicated the vessel ran aground some 1.1 nautical miles east of the ranger station.
Tubbataha Reef is a World Heritage site.Park rangers were quoted in the dzBB report as saying the Chinese vessel had at least 12 crew members on board.The Philippine Coast Guard has sent a search and rescue vessel (SARV-3503) to the area to investigate.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/302979/news/regions/chinese-fishing-vessel-does-a-guardian-runs-aground-in-tubbataha
April 9, 2013 7:44am
(Updated 11:20 a.m.) Nearly three months after an incident involving a US minesweeper, a Chinese fishing vessel ran aground in Tubbataha Reef shortly before midnight Monday.The incident involving the Chinese fishing vessel with hull number 63168 occurred at 11:40 p.m. Monday, radio dzBB's Carlo Mateo reported Tuesday. Initial information from the Tubbataha Management Office indicated the vessel ran aground some 1.1 nautical miles east of the ranger station.
Tubbataha Reef is a World Heritage site.Park rangers were quoted in the dzBB report as saying the Chinese vessel had at least 12 crew members on board.The Philippine Coast Guard has sent a search and rescue vessel (SARV-3503) to the area to investigate.
Araw ng Kagitingan
Posted by spraret (PDFF Admin Group) at Apr 9 2013, 11:02 AM. 0 comments
PDFF salutes our valiant warfighters, past & present.
AFP, PNP retirement 'time bomb'
Posted by raider1011 (Regulars) at Apr 4 2013, 01:09 AM. 12 comments
AFP, PNP retirement 'time bomb' bogs DBM - Abad
By Lydia C. Pendon
ILOILO CITY, April 3 (PNA) - Department of Budget and Management (DBM) secretary Florencio Abad on Wednesday admitted that a "time bomb" is lurking at his office regarding the retirement payment scheme of retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) set to explode by 2015-2016.
Abad said the retirement payment will be greater than the salaries of those in active service by then and estimated to be P18 billion for the AFP retirees and about P17 billion for retirees of the PNP. . . .
Abad explained that members of the AFP and PNP do not contribute to the Government Services Insurance System (GSIS) for their retirement benefit but the national government is paying their pension retirement which they have not contributed to the fund. . . .
Earlier, retirees in Western Visayas led by retired policeman Jimmy Punzalan expressed apprehension over the proposed reduction of the monthly retirement pension complemented by non-paying of pension increases due to a P35 billion pension fund in arrears.
PNA
By Lydia C. Pendon
ILOILO CITY, April 3 (PNA) - Department of Budget and Management (DBM) secretary Florencio Abad on Wednesday admitted that a "time bomb" is lurking at his office regarding the retirement payment scheme of retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) set to explode by 2015-2016.
Abad said the retirement payment will be greater than the salaries of those in active service by then and estimated to be P18 billion for the AFP retirees and about P17 billion for retirees of the PNP. . . .
Abad explained that members of the AFP and PNP do not contribute to the Government Services Insurance System (GSIS) for their retirement benefit but the national government is paying their pension retirement which they have not contributed to the fund. . . .
Earlier, retirees in Western Visayas led by retired policeman Jimmy Punzalan expressed apprehension over the proposed reduction of the monthly retirement pension complemented by non-paying of pension increases due to a P35 billion pension fund in arrears.
PNA
Stop protecting soldiers in Burgos Abduction
Posted by jvelarde (Regulars) at Apr 3 2013, 03:24 PM. 0 comments
Villanueva to AFP: Stop protecting soldiers tagged in Burgos abduction
(philstar.com) | Updated April 3, 2013 - 2:48pm
Stop protecting soldiers tagged in Burgos abduction
Senatorial Candidate Eddie Villanueva told the military on Wednesday to stop protecting soldiers that have been proven responsible by the Court of Appeals (CA) for about the abduction of actvist Jonas Burgos.
"As a formal political detainee during the Martial Law years, I have seen and experienced first-hand heavy handed treatment of the military against political dissidents. It's time that the AFP stop coddling their people," Villanueva said.
"The CA ruling on the Jonas Burgos case only proves that the practice by military units of committing enforced disappearances against legitimate activist continues to this day- decades after democracy has been restored in the country," he added.
Villanueva said the only way the Armed Forces can prove its testimony that condemns violation to its individuals' basic constitutional rights is to allow its officers and men to fully admit the mistake they did to police investigators and the courts then face the legal verdict.
Burgos, who managed his family farm in Bulacan before his abduction on April 2007, was a member of the Alyansa ng Magsasaka sa Bulakan. It is a chapter of a militant group named Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.
The Philippine Army and Maj. Harry Biliaga, Jr. were tagged by the CA in its March 18 ruling as responsible for the activist's disappearance. The court also commanded the Philippine National Police to conduct "an exhaustive investigation of the enforced disappearance."
Subsequently, Burgos's mother Edita filed a petition before the Supreme Court allowing the CA further investigate the case.
Also included in the petition is supposed "documentary evidence" that would support the appeal.
Edita also released photos that signifies her son days after he was abducted.
Villanueva said mere testimonies from the AFP's top brass cannot erase doubts that it condones human rights violations by its officers and enlisted personnel.
He said the military leadership should act now and issue specific orders prohibiting its men from resorting to enforced disappearances and torture to reach their operational goals. (Jerille Gonzales, philstar.com trainee)
(philstar.com) | Updated April 3, 2013 - 2:48pm
Stop protecting soldiers tagged in Burgos abduction
Senatorial Candidate Eddie Villanueva told the military on Wednesday to stop protecting soldiers that have been proven responsible by the Court of Appeals (CA) for about the abduction of actvist Jonas Burgos.
"As a formal political detainee during the Martial Law years, I have seen and experienced first-hand heavy handed treatment of the military against political dissidents. It's time that the AFP stop coddling their people," Villanueva said.
"The CA ruling on the Jonas Burgos case only proves that the practice by military units of committing enforced disappearances against legitimate activist continues to this day- decades after democracy has been restored in the country," he added.
Villanueva said the only way the Armed Forces can prove its testimony that condemns violation to its individuals' basic constitutional rights is to allow its officers and men to fully admit the mistake they did to police investigators and the courts then face the legal verdict.
Burgos, who managed his family farm in Bulacan before his abduction on April 2007, was a member of the Alyansa ng Magsasaka sa Bulakan. It is a chapter of a militant group named Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.
The Philippine Army and Maj. Harry Biliaga, Jr. were tagged by the CA in its March 18 ruling as responsible for the activist's disappearance. The court also commanded the Philippine National Police to conduct "an exhaustive investigation of the enforced disappearance."
Subsequently, Burgos's mother Edita filed a petition before the Supreme Court allowing the CA further investigate the case.
Also included in the petition is supposed "documentary evidence" that would support the appeal.
Edita also released photos that signifies her son days after he was abducted.
Villanueva said mere testimonies from the AFP's top brass cannot erase doubts that it condones human rights violations by its officers and enlisted personnel.
He said the military leadership should act now and issue specific orders prohibiting its men from resorting to enforced disappearances and torture to reach their operational goals. (Jerille Gonzales, philstar.com trainee)
Fast-tracking the ordering of major defense equipment
Posted by pachador (Regulars) at Mar 26 2013, 02:54 AM. 2 comments
There is a strong possibility that the Philippines will have an economic downturn in the next few years or during the next administration, not necessarily due to the circumstances of the philippine economy but simply due to the nature of all the capitalist economies of the world to go through the usual ups and downs, although this new article just hammers the upcoming downturn for the philippines: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/richard-javad-heydarian/philippine-stocks-crash-s_b_2900518.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=3025743,b=facebook
what this means is that there is a good possibility that the next administration will put the screws on the AFP modernization, unless a supplementary bill is passed that no matter what the state ofthe economy, that a certain percentage of the govt budget be allocated for the AFP, e.g. 2%......Now ,since passage of this bill is fraught with uncertainties, would it be possible for the AFP/DND to frontload or fast-track the ordering of critical external defense items such as MRF jet fighters, Frigates, corvettes,gunboats and submarines by using long-term concessionary loans from countries that are willing ,e.g. south korea. This way, the monthly/yearly payments will continue into the next administration who will have no choice but to pay these payments even if they are unsympathetic to the AFP modernization....Then by the "next-next" administration(the administration after the next one),hopefully, the economic downturn will be over and new defense equipment can be ordered again.
what this means is that there is a good possibility that the next administration will put the screws on the AFP modernization, unless a supplementary bill is passed that no matter what the state ofthe economy, that a certain percentage of the govt budget be allocated for the AFP, e.g. 2%......Now ,since passage of this bill is fraught with uncertainties, would it be possible for the AFP/DND to frontload or fast-track the ordering of critical external defense items such as MRF jet fighters, Frigates, corvettes,gunboats and submarines by using long-term concessionary loans from countries that are willing ,e.g. south korea. This way, the monthly/yearly payments will continue into the next administration who will have no choice but to pay these payments even if they are unsympathetic to the AFP modernization....Then by the "next-next" administration(the administration after the next one),hopefully, the economic downturn will be over and new defense equipment can be ordered again.
Task Force AL FALAQ
Posted by flipzi (PDFF Mod Group) at Mar 25 2013, 12:36 AM. 4 comments
We've discussed the ASG for so many times already. Presidents, one after another, have failed despite their boastful promise to finish off the ASG. Here is one thing why they can't defeat the ASG.
HOW CAN YOU DEFEAT THE ENEMY ... WHEN YOU ARE A PART OF THE ENEMY?
It can be interpreted in several ways. But either will be correct. Okay. Let's cut the crap. Will PNoy be man enough? Here's the tip;
1) Form a TASK FORCE to be headed by a 3-Star General, the man next in line for the CSAFP.
2) Give him 1 month to finish the job completely.
3) If he fails, retire him from AFP and put the next one in line.
4) Same time frame. If he fails, retire him as well and put the next one in line.
5) Sustain the transition until the mission is complete.
MR. PRESIDENT, AFP and PNP:
We cannot allow these rebels to thrive any longer. We are at the verge of losing our best chance to rescue our fellows from poverty through the economic growth that we are enjoying.
We need to bring the economic development down to the farthest baranggay in the country. These rebels are just dampening and sabotaging that effort.
The AFP and PNP have been given billions of pesos as funds to fulfill its responsibility. Each officer had been allotted millions of pesos worth of education and training. So, the taxpayers deserve a peaceful environment through their service.
If they can't do the job, then are we not simply wasting money on these incapable military and police leaders?
HOW CAN YOU DEFEAT THE ENEMY ... WHEN YOU ARE A PART OF THE ENEMY?
It can be interpreted in several ways. But either will be correct. Okay. Let's cut the crap. Will PNoy be man enough? Here's the tip;
1) Form a TASK FORCE to be headed by a 3-Star General, the man next in line for the CSAFP.
2) Give him 1 month to finish the job completely.
3) If he fails, retire him from AFP and put the next one in line.
4) Same time frame. If he fails, retire him as well and put the next one in line.
5) Sustain the transition until the mission is complete.
MR. PRESIDENT, AFP and PNP:
We cannot allow these rebels to thrive any longer. We are at the verge of losing our best chance to rescue our fellows from poverty through the economic growth that we are enjoying.
We need to bring the economic development down to the farthest baranggay in the country. These rebels are just dampening and sabotaging that effort.
The AFP and PNP have been given billions of pesos as funds to fulfill its responsibility. Each officer had been allotted millions of pesos worth of education and training. So, the taxpayers deserve a peaceful environment through their service.
If they can't do the job, then are we not simply wasting money on these incapable military and police leaders?
Magdalo soldiers to appeal guilty verdict
Posted by seWer Rat (Regulars) at Mar 23 2013, 07:57 PM. 0 comments
MANILA -- First Lieutenants Rex Bolo and Lawrence San Juan, who were found guilty of committing coup d' etat for their participation in the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny, will appeal their cases.
"Definitely we will appeal, kasi alam namin hindi dapat [guilty]," said Atty. Analyn Clarence, lawyer for San Juan and Bolo.
San Juan and Bolo were sentenced to 6 to 12 years imprisonment. They have been in the custody of the military since 2007.
The Oakwood mutiny, led by officers of the Philippine Navy, including now Sen. Antonio Trillanes, protested alleged corruption in the military under then President Gloria Arroyo.
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"Definitely we will appeal, kasi alam namin hindi dapat [guilty]," said Atty. Analyn Clarence, lawyer for San Juan and Bolo.
San Juan and Bolo were sentenced to 6 to 12 years imprisonment. They have been in the custody of the military since 2007.
The Oakwood mutiny, led by officers of the Philippine Navy, including now Sen. Antonio Trillanes, protested alleged corruption in the military under then President Gloria Arroyo.
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British arms industry sets sights on AFP modernization
Posted by raider1011 (Regulars) at Mar 19 2013, 03:00 PM. 3 comments
British arms industry sets sights on AFP modernization
By: Ben Arnold O. De Vera, InterAksyon.com
March 19, 2013 11:00 AM
MANILA - The British arms industry wants to supply the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) with state-of-the-art weaponry.
UK Ambassador Stephen Lillie told reporters on Monday night that two British business delegations are in town to explore trade opportunities here. . . .
Thirteen British companies in the defense sector are also in Manila following earlier discussions with the DND. The delegation will meet with officials of the DND and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during the two-day UK Defence and Technology Event that starts today.
"The DND is engaged in a very big modernization program. We're looking at this opportunity. We have a very strong defense industry in the UK. We want to showcase what the UK can do," Lillie said.
Interaksyon
By: Ben Arnold O. De Vera, InterAksyon.com
March 19, 2013 11:00 AM
MANILA - The British arms industry wants to supply the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) with state-of-the-art weaponry.
UK Ambassador Stephen Lillie told reporters on Monday night that two British business delegations are in town to explore trade opportunities here. . . .
Thirteen British companies in the defense sector are also in Manila following earlier discussions with the DND. The delegation will meet with officials of the DND and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during the two-day UK Defence and Technology Event that starts today.
"The DND is engaged in a very big modernization program. We're looking at this opportunity. We have a very strong defense industry in the UK. We want to showcase what the UK can do," Lillie said.
Interaksyon
From archfoes to best friends: AFP general, MNLF commander kiss and make up after 3 decades
Posted by seWer Rat (Regulars) at Mar 17 2013, 07:51 PM. 0 comments
MNLF commander for Palawan Taradji Padih (second from left) and AFP Western Command chief Lieutenant General Juancho Sabban (fourth from left). Photo by Elmer Badilla for InterAksyon.com
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PH, Malaysia to patrol common maritime borders’—AFP chief
Posted by spraret (PDFF Admin Group) at Feb 16 2013, 09:40 AM. 12 comments
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“The chief of the Malaysian defense forces, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin has requested us to patrol our borders as they will patrol their side to prevent illegal entrants so… they are going to address peacefully the situation there,” Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Emmanuel Bautista told reporters in a chance interview with reporters Friday night.
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/64629/ph-to-increase-military-presence-in-common-maritime-borders-afp-chief?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
PH gun maker aims higher for recognition
Posted by icefrog (Regulars) at Feb 15 2013, 03:39 PM. 0 comments
PH gun maker aims higher for recognition
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/ph-gun-maker-aims-higher-recognition-095505748.html
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He didn’t elaborate for confidentiality reasons.
Armscor traces its roots to a gun retail store Squires, Bingham & Co. that set up shop in 1905 in Manila. In 1980, the company was reorganized and became Arms Corporation of the Philippines, better known by its trade name.
Today, the company is the world’s largest producer of 1911s, cranking out around 7,000 a month. That’s aside from semi-automatic pistols of different calibers using the 1911 design, revolvers and rifles. Armscor also manufactures ammunition of various calibers.
At its seven-hectare plant in Marikina City, most of the gunsmiths are women, who are preferred for their delicate touch and eye for detail.
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/ph-gun-maker-aims-higher-recognition-095505748.html
TRANSFORMING THE PHILIPPINES' DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE
Posted by spearhead (Regulars) at Feb 12 2013, 09:14 AM. 6 comments
TRANSFORMING THE PHILIPPINES' DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE
By Felix K. Chang
May 2012
FULL ARTICLE:
http://www.fpri.org/pubs/2012/Chang.TransformingPhilippinesDefenseArchitecture.pdf
By Felix K. Chang
May 2012
FULL ARTICLE:
http://www.fpri.org/pubs/2012/Chang.TransformingPhilippinesDefenseArchitecture.pdf
What would you do if you were leading the AFP modernization?
Posted by fernandez705 (Regulars) at Feb 12 2013, 12:21 AM. 8 comments
just want to discuss what would you do if you was leading the modernization and how much would it cost. and maybe by doing this we can somehow better understand each other.
PNP News and Updates
Posted by AZKALS (Regulars) at Feb 9 2013, 06:30 PM. One comment
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