Tag: military equipment

Palace: DND, DILG might purchase military equipment from Israel, Jordan

(Eagle News)—-The Philippines might procure weapons from Israel and Jordan. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark following President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to the two countries, the first by any Philippine leader. “(The Department of National Defense) and (the Department of the Interior and Local Government) might (procure the weapons),” Roque said. If the purchase pushes through, the Philippines will have snubbed America’s sales pitch for its military equipment. Three US Cabinet members had written […]

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Duterte: PHL to source intel-gathering equipment from Israel only

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Sept. 4,  said the Philippines will source intelligence-gathering equipment only from Israel, this despite  a sales pitch from America. The President made the statement during his meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in Jerusalem. The President is on a four-day official visit to Israel. “That is my order specifically, Israel,” Duterte said, noting that the same equipment from Israel helped the Philippines win against the local terrorists who overran Marawi […]

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Duterte eyes military equipment from Israel

(Eagle News) — The Philippines is considering buying military equipment from Israel. Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said defense officials who accompanied President Rodrigo Duterte in his historic trip to the country “will check the possible equipment to help modernize the Philippine Coast Guard and kung may magustuhan, bibili ang government.” The President, accompanied by his 46-man delegation, is on a four-day visit to the country. According to Go, “more than […]

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Duterte says three members of US Cabinet wrote him to offer US military equipment

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 23, said three members of the US Cabinet have written him to offer the country military equipment. Duterte said  US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and  US Defense Secretary James Mattis all signed the letter, the contents of which President Duterte shared with the audience during celebrations of the 12th Anniversary of the Eastern Mindanao Command. The letter was also reportedly […]

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Lorenzana says PHL’s planned purchase of submarines discussed during Russia trip

(Eagle News) — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday, Aug. 23, confirmed the Philippines’ planned purchase of submarines was discussed in his recent trip to Russia. Although the Russians “know that we are shopping,” Lorenzana said they know the Philippines “has yet to decide where to buy” the military equipment. Apart from Russia, Lorenzana said South Korea was also a “candidate.” According to Lorenzana, during his meeting with the Deputy Defense Minister of Russia, they talked about […]

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Russia rebukes US official for warning PHL vs acquiring military equipment from Moscow

(Eagle News)–The Russian embassy in Manila slammed a US official for warning the Philippines against buying military equipment from them. “Mr. Schriver’s interview may point to acute attack of colonial syndrome. It is another testament that this sickness as well as propensity to lecture other countries and give unsolicited advice is still prevalent in Washington,” the embassy said in a statement posted on its Facebook account. The embassy was referring to US Assistant Secretary of Defense for […]

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Pagbili ng mga military equipment ng Pilipinas sa Russia, asahan na – Sec. Lopez 

(Eagle News) — Asahan na ang pagbili ng Pilipinas ng mga military equipment mula Russia, bunsod ito ng gumagandang trade relations ng dalawang bansa. Ayon kay Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, kinikilala ang Russia bilang mahusay na supplier ng mga military equipment at nagpahayag na rin ang Russian Government ng suporta sa layunin ng Pilipinas. Magugunitang bumisita si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Russia noong Mayo subalit naudlot dahil sa sumiklab na kaguluhan sa Marawi City, Lanao […]

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Senate to probe AFP’s procurement of military equipment after PAF chopper crash in Tanay

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito is asking the Senate to probe the procurement system of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in view of the recent crash of the Philippine Air Force helicopter in Tanay, Rizal which resulted in the death of three soldiers. According to Ejercito, there have been reports that the AFP is buying second-hand or reconditioned equipment. “We can buy a small number of new ones just as long as they […]

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