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PNoy: Manila port congestion is hurting the economy Reuters 9/09/2014 MANILA - Severe congestion at the Philippines' main seaport due to rules restricting truck access is hurting the economy, President Benigno Aquino said on Monday, hinting it could put this year's growth target at risk...

DND seeks P25 B for modernization projects By Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) | Updated September 8, 2014 MANILA, Philippines - A total of P24.7 billion is needed next year to fund 12 projects to enhance the military’s capabilities. The STAR obtained data showing that among the projects...

Philippines' tourism sector bullish on 2015 Asean integration Saturday, Sep 06, 2014 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' tourism sector is catching up with its neighbours and is more optimistic on its prospects with the ASEAN integration moving into full swing by 2015, tourism officials...

Infra can push growth to 9% Sep. 05, 2014 The Philippine economy may grow faster by as much as 9 percent if the necessary infrastructure are in place, a leading economist said Friday. Bank of the Philippine Islands lead economist Emilio Neri Jr. said the government must speed up the...

Philippine general seeks arms upgrade as China expands September 4,2014 MANILA, Philippines — Philippine military chief Gregorio Pio Catapang likens his task to a boxing match. Dwarfed by neighbors like China, with whom ties are strained, he'd like his forces to last at least a few rounds in...

I also hope this present administration will have the guts to change some economic provisions in our Constitution. ------------------ Philippines found among most restrictive September 04, 2014 THE PHILIPPINES has the most restrictive environment for foreign investments in Southeast Asia, the...

so you want our soldiers to join the hostages? look what happen to the Fijians, they lay their weapons and they were taken as hostages. common sense please.

Shipbuilder Herma Group wants to build vessels for PHL military August 28, 2014 (Herminio Esguerra, Herma Group president and CEO.) Shipbuilder Herma Group of Companies is pitching its ship building expertise to the government as part of a strategy to diversify from barges and oil tankers...

I'm not really pro-Aquino. I actually do not support him in some areas. But I must admit that there is more change today than it had been in the past though there still so many issues that he needs to address. I just hope our politicians both administration and opposition can work together...

President Aquino is credited for the modernization of AFP, peace deal with MILF and some economic improvements but there are so many issues that need to be resolved.

'Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno' tops Philippine box office (philstar.com) | August 25, 2014 MANILA, Philippines - "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" topped the Philippine box-office with P42.61 million in five days, from its first day of screening last August 20 to 24. The movie captured the...

Philippine Navy ships to get arms upgrades August 25,2014 MANILA, Philippines–It looks like Christmas just came early for two of the Philippine Navy’s two lead frigates. BRP Gregorio del Pilar and BRP Ramon Alcaraz are set to be fitted with two Mark 38 Model 225 millimeter “Bushmaster”...

AFP modernization contributed largely to the 63% Infrastructure spending surged August 21, 2014 Due to various infrastructure projects, government spending rose by nearly two thirds in June of this year. According to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday, this year...

Philippine Army to get all 28 upgraded APCs by Q1 of 2015 August 21,2014 Philippine News Agency – The Philippine Army (PA) announced that the delivery of its 28 Israeli upgraded APCs (armored personnel carriers) is scheduled for the first quarter of 2015. This was revealed by Army spokesperson...

Binay: becoming the country’s president is my childhood dream August 19,2014 Vice President Jejomar Binay positively answered reporters when asked if he is ready to face President Aquino in the coming 2016 elections. However, he believes that Aquino won’t seek for a second term amid PNoy’s...

General Catapang: AFP has bigger wars, support modernization August 19, 2014 Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang told Jessica Soho on GMA News TV’s State of the Nation that the military has greater wars to go to and the armed forces has no time for...

Fil-Am named commanding officer of US Navy aircraft carrier August 11, 2014 MANILA, Philippines - Filipino sailors are looking forward to meeting Capt. Ronald Ravelo, who made history by being the first Filipino-American to be named commanding officer of a US Navy aircraft carrier. Lt. Cdr...

Naval exercises in Australia to enhance surface warfare capability of PN August 17,2014 Philippine News Agency – With the departure of BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) and her embarked Agusta Westland AW-109 “Power” helicopter (PNH-431) Sunday for “Kakadu 2014″, the Philippine Navy expects to...

Philippine military don’t need to be in par with China, PNoy August 18,2014 President Aquino said during an exclusive interview aired by TV5 Sunday night, the Armed Forces of the Philippines really needs to be equipped with modern hardware. But having said that, Philippines don’t need to be...

The last time a sitting president tried to change the constitution to extend his term ended up in exile in Hawaii. How ironic would it be if Aquino got a taste of People Power? :o: