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Kung ako no binay yes i agree but how about Sen Defensor Santiago yes she run the last time maybe this year she get luckly or Grace poe am willing to give her a chance no more traditional politicians please those people need to go no more of them
I really like Santiago but in my honest opinion, if she got cheated on the 92 presidential election then she is not strong enough. I don't have much info on grace poe but I heard she did some good deeds.
 
I commend our Filipino members @Cossack25A1 and @Bob Ong for their spirited and eye opening discussions on the politics of the Philippines. And the yearnings of the Filipino people, at that. I will say this, as an outside observer, that there may be some policies that the current Aquino Regime needs to expand upon, but I do applaud the current administration's policies in trying to tackle and deal with the corruption in government. Perhaps in succeeding administrations, more can be done , to further enhance government's transparency and responsibility. What ever the case, let it be known that we Japanese are impressed with the level of maturity and growth the Philippines has undergone these past 5 years. Keep it up.

Mabuhay !
 
Kung ako no binay yes i agree but how about Sen Defensor Santiago yes she run the last time maybe this year she get luckly or Grace poe am willing to give her a chance no more traditional politicians please those people need to go no more of them

Defensor Santiago is the best bet for 2016. May she have better health so that she can lead the country.
 
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I commend our Filipino members @Cossack25A1 and @Bob Ong for their spirited and eye opening discussions on the politics of the Philippines. And the yearnings of the Filipino people, at that. I will say this, as an outside observer, that there may be some policies that the current Aquino Regime needs to expand upon, but I do applaud the current administration's policies in trying to tackle and deal with the corruption in government. Perhaps in succeeding administrations, more can be done , to further enhance government's transparency and responsibility. What ever the case, let it be known that we Japanese are impressed with the level of maturity and growth the Philippines has undergone these past 5 years. Keep it up.

Mabuhay !

The problem with Aquino is that he is selective on who gets charged with plunder and other corruption charges - only the ones in the opposing party whereas those in his Liberal party are unscathed, one example is the secretary of the Dept. of Budget and Management. And about the destruction of Typhoon Haiyan, if you mentioned to the people of Tacloban that Aquino is rebuilding the said city, they would likely lambast you and be hostile.

Tacloban rehab: Slow and furious | ABS-CBN News

Sadly, some Noytards and Yellow-zombies will say that because the SC said DAP is illegal, the rebuilding of Tacloban slowed. My counter-argument will be: "Where the hell did the billions of dollars that other countries gave went to? Why did DSWD put the other aid in storage and left to rot?"

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Hmm it will be alright if i put pics about Phil armed forces, this thread seems lack of its?

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Ph Navy Special Warfare Group, A member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Special Operations Group participates in a battlefield exercise during a combat medic subject matter expert exchange at Naval Base Cavite, Philippines.

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An Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy SEAL climbs a caving ladder aboard the Philippine Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC-551) during a maritime interdiction operation exercise.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) - Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Humabon (PF 11), steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in BK 10, an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) - Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in BK 10, an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)
 
Hmm it will be alright if i put pics about Phil armed forces, this thread seems lack of its?

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Ph Navy Special Warfare Group, A member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Special Operations Group participates in a battlefield exercise during a combat medic subject matter expert exchange at Naval Base Cavite, Philippines.

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An Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy SEAL climbs a caving ladder aboard the Philippine Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC-551) during a maritime interdiction operation exercise.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) - Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Humabon (PF 11), steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in BK 10, an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) - Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in BK 10, an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

You are free to do so. :-)

I also hope other Filipino members do the same.
 
I commend our Filipino members @Cossack25A1 and @Bob Ong for their spirited and eye opening discussions on the politics of the Philippines. And the yearnings of the Filipino people, at that. I will say this, as an outside observer, that there may be some policies that the current Aquino Regime needs to expand upon, but I do applaud the current administration's policies in trying to tackle and deal with the corruption in government. Perhaps in succeeding administrations, more can be done , to further enhance government's transparency and responsibility. What ever the case, let it be known that we Japanese are impressed with the level of maturity and growth the Philippines has undergone these past 5 years. Keep it up.

Mabuhay !

Well yes but the problem is the future will future leaders take the mantel and improve on the changes that current administration has started or they throw it all away. But thanks for the inputs and good news comrade nihonjin your insights and questions are much appreciated

arigatou gozaimas did i say and spell that right?

Hmm it will be alright if i put pics about Phil armed forces, this thread seems lack of its?

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Ph Navy Special Warfare Group, A member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Special Operations Group participates in a battlefield exercise during a combat medic subject matter expert exchange at Naval Base Cavite, Philippines.

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An Armed Forces of the Philippines Navy SEAL climbs a caving ladder aboard the Philippine Navy logistics support vessel BRP Dagupan City (LC-551) during a maritime interdiction operation exercise.

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) - Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Humabon (PF 11), steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in BK 10, an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 14, 2010) - Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36) steams in formation for a photography exercise as a part of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK 10). Essex, commanded by Capt. Troy Hart, is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in BK 10, an annual, bilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez/Released)

Sure no problem your welcome to do so
 
How do you feel if I tell you that it is your own kin that wreck my family now huh? A damned Fil-Chinese young woman, whose father works as a franchiser at a certain cola company seduced my father and have ruined my family?! FYI I have previously worked at the Dept. Of Tourism under a contractual job and lasted for two years but my contract ended because I got hospitalized and that damned family issue. I am now waiting for my applications to be processed in other govt. agencies.

Well i don't know anything about your country politic, but i just curious with that statement.

Is the Bob Ong really have family ties with the woman and you guys know each other in real life, or are you just blaming the entire Fil-Chinese community because your father have an affair with Fil-Chinese? Btw if you don't know each other and your father have affair with Fil woman will you also blame your entire nation? Remember it takes two to tango.
 
Well i don't know anything about your country politic, but i just curious with that statement.

Is the Bob Ong really have family ties with the woman and you guys know each other in real life, or are you just blaming the entire Fil-Chinese community because your father have an affair with Fil-Chinese? Btw if you don't know each other and your father have affair with Fil woman will you also blame your entire nation? Remember it takes two to tango.

No, but racially, they are related: being Filipino-Chinese. Also, the situation changed when that girl made an indirect threats, and that last question is more of a personal matter as he stepped into it. My counter-argument was more on the Fil-Chinese oligarchy that has influence over the country, leading to wrong decisions which only benefits their enclave here in the Philippines.
 
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Well it would be perfect if PNoy will follow Marcos way of controlling the government... with his honest heart and soul. Philippines will progress on a speed of light!
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:
 
Philippine military don’t need to be in par with China, PNoy
August 18,2014

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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 in parity or some semblance of parity with China’s military.

Aquino noted that China has nuclear power and China is indeed a military super power. He added that our constitution does not allow the government to invest in nuclear weapons.

On earlier report, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said “The Armed Forces of the Philippines is drawing closer to its projected minimum defense posture with the expected deliveries of more equipment under its modernization program.”

“We are getting closer to our desired state in terms of capability and readiness,” Gazmin noted.

Gazmin said that Philippine military will reach the state of having minimum credible defense in 2016.


Philippine military don’t need to be in par with China, PNoy

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PAF to buy affordable yet best combat aircraft

August 5,2014

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Philippine News Agency – With two South Korean F/A-50 “Fighting Eagle” jet aircraft expected to arrive and be in commission by 2015, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that it will soon form an assessment team that will sift through the technical specifications of the various fighter aircraft available and decide which one is the best and affordable for the country.

This was stressed by Lt. Col. Enrico Canaya, PAF spokesperson, in a statement to the PNA.

“There are several fighter aircraft available in the market that can fit the requirement for future fighter aircraft of the PAF,” he added.

But Canaya said that an assessment team will need to look and evaluate the specification of these fighter aircraft .

“An assessment team (is needed) to determine the technical specifications which will be the basis for selection. At present, we don’t have the team in place yet but (it) can be expected soon now that the F/A 50 lead-in fighter aircraft is expected to be delivered beginning next year,” he added.

This is in wake of reports that the Swedish SAAB JAS-39 “Gripen” light engine mult-role jet aircraft is being considered by the Philippine defense establishment as the next jet fighters of the PAF.

The “Gripen” has a delta wing and canard configuration with relaxed stability design and fly-by-wire flight controls. It is powered by the Volvo RM12, and has a top speed of Mach 2.

The “Gripen” was designed to be flexible as it had been anticipated that newly developed sensors, computers, and armaments would need to be integrated as technology advances.

It can be armed with a variety of air-to-air, air-to-surface missiles and automatic cannons.

Production models are priced at an estimated USD68 million per unit.


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PH finalizing P2.68B air defense radar deal with Israel

The project will fund the installation of radar systems in Palawan to cover the West Philippines Sea and old radar sites Lubang and Pasuquin

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'BETTER TERMS': The Department of National Defense says Israel's Elta Systems offered the best terms for the country's air defense radar system. Rappler photo

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is fast tracking the acquisition of air defense surveillance radars from Israel’s Elta Systems so it can monitor intrusions in its air space.

The project worth P2.68 billion ($62.85 million*) will fund the installation of radar systems in Palawan to cover the West Philippines Sea (South China Sea) and old radar sites Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro and Pasuquin Air Station in Ilocos Norte.

“Palawan is a new location but even the old ones have to be restored or we have to build new basing facilities. This is part of the overall capability upgrade. Even without the incidents that came in recent years, this was already programmed,” Defense Undersecretary Eduardo Batac told reporters on Wednesday, July 9, after a meeting of the Bids and Awards Committee to discuss the project.

The radar systems cover a 350-nautical mile radius, Batac said.

Batac said they are now determining the the proposed values to specific deliverables in the government-to-government project. Aside from the radar systems, the project includes the construction of radar platforms, communication systems, tests, and provision of spare parts.

Technical specifications were discussed during the pre-negotiation stage although Batac said this has to be formalized. Limited details were divulged to the media. The committee held an executive session following a discussion of the proposed values.

Batac gave assurances that Israel offered “better terms” than other proponents of the project.

The project is part of the capability upgrade of the Philippine Air Force, which is also acquiring a squadron of fighter jets from South Korea, long range patrol aircrafts, andanti-submarine helicopters, among other brand new air assets.

The Philippines has one remaining radar system at the Wallace air station in San Fernando, La Union, leaving its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) practically unprotected. The radar system there also has limited range and is no longer fully operational.

"Your radars are supposed to be 24/7 facilities for purposes of detection against intrusions into our air space," Batac said.

The Philippines had first rate air defense capabilities from the 1950s until the early 1990s when radar systems were in place as well as several squadrons of F-86F and fighters like F-5s.

The US, which used to maintain bases here, also complemented the country’s air defense capabilities.

“Over the years, we have lost almost all of our air defense equipment. Our fighters are old and there are no more spare parts to maintain them,” Batac said.

The first radar system is expected to be installed 22 months after the notice to proceed is issued and the letter of credit is signed.


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Aquino hits China over 2 ships in Recto Bank
Aug 18, 2014

China's hydrographic ships have been sighted within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. President Aquino says he fears heightened tension between the 2 countries in the South China Sea.

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FEARING TENSION. President Benigno Aquino III says the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spotted two Chinese hydrographic ships in the disputed South China Sea. In this photo taken on August 14, 2014, Aquino leads the ceremonial distribution of assault rifles at the AFP Headquarters. In front of him is Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. Photo by Robert Viñas/Malacañang Photo Bureau

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III criticized China in an interview aired Sunday, August 17, after the Philippines spotted 2 Chinese hydrographic ships in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

In his exclusive interview with TV5, Aquino said the Armed Forces of the Philippines reported seeing these hydrographic ships in the potentially oil-rich Recto (Reed) Bank in the West Philippine Sea.

Aquino pointed out that Recto Bank lies 80 nautical miles from Palawan in the Philippines.

This means it falls within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, an area 200 nautical miles from a coastal state's baselines or edges, within which it has the exclusive rights to exploit sea resources.

Anong ginagawa nila diyan? Anong studies nila? Sana hindi nagbabadya 'to ng mas malaki, may dagdag na naman, o panibagong tensyon sa ating dalawa,” Aquino said in his interview with lawyer-columnist Mel Sta Maria.

(What are they doing there? What are their studies? I hope this doesn't lead to worsened or additional tension between the two of us.)

The sighting of the 2 Chinese vessels came after the Philippines, in July, extended a British company's permit to conduct oil drilling activities in Recto Bank.

China promptly rejected this as “illegal and invalid.”

The permit allowed Forum Energy, a British firm led by Filipino businessman Manuel Pangilinan, to conduct its oil drilling in Recto Bank until August 15, 2016.

China 'harassment' in 2011

Aquino recalled that Recto Bank was already the site of heightened tension between the Philippines and China earlier in his presidency.

In 2011, a year into his term, the Philippines accused Chinese vessels of harassing a Filipino exploration vessel in Recto Bank.

The Philippines and China both show interest in Recto Bank because of its oil potential.

In a report in February 2013, the United States Energy Information Administration said Recto Bank could possibly hold up to 5.4 billion barrels of oil and 55.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. (READ: Reed Bank 'holds huge oil, gas reserves')

The dispute between the Philippines and China over the West Philippine Sea, however, has delayed the exploration of Recto Bank.

China claims virtually the entire South China Sea, while the Philippines has challenged the Asian giant by filing a historic case over the contested waters.

Despite this, Pangilinan earlier said Forum Energy was negotiating with the state-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the joint exploration of Recto Bank.

His only condition, Pangilinan said, was for CNOOC to respect the Philippines' rights over Recto Bank.

Aquino has said he is willing to jointly develop Recto Bank as long as the Philippine claim is respected.
 
Cadillac Gage Commando: V-150 variant

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The M706 Cadillac Gage Commando is a 4x4 amphibious armored car built by the American firm Cadillac Gage. The vehicle has been outfitted for many roles, including armored personnel carrier, ambulance, fire apparatus, anti-tank vehicle, and mortar carrier. They saw service in the Vietnam war where it became known as the Duck, or the V. It was also supplied to many American allies, including Lebanon and Saudi Arabia which used them in the first major ground engagement of the Persian Gulf War. No longer produced, it has been largely replaced by the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle, which was developed as tougher alternative to up-armored Humvees.



The V-150 was a hybrid variant which actually came after the V-200 and was based on the V-200 but had some V-100 features. It could be equipped with diesel or gasoline engines and most were produced for the Saudi Arabian National Guard. Their version was called the V-150S. In the Battle of Khafji, between 7 and 10 of the lightly armored Saudi V-150s were destroyed when they were used in conjunction with AMX-30 main battle tanks to drive Iraqi armored forces out the town in the first major ground engagement of the 1991 Gulf War.

In the 1980s Portugal updated its Chaimites (originally built between 1967 and 1974) with a 90 mm turret (V-400), but the Portuguese Army also bought 15 examples of the U.S.-made V-150 Commando.


The Philippine Army has about 130 V-150s that are in service. Typical armament for Philippine V-150s is one .50 cal MG and one 7.62mm MG in a one-meter turret. The PH Marine Corps has about 18 of this vehicles in service

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The Simba is a wheeled armoured personnel carrier designed by GKN Sankey (acquired since then by Alvis plc and now part of BAE Systems) and is currently in service with the Philippine Army.

The Simba Light Combat Vehicle (LCV) was designed by GKN primarily for export market sales and following continuous and rigid trials was selected by the Armed Forces of the Philippines which placed an initial order of 150 vehicles.[2]


Of the 150 vehicles ordered, eight were delivered in complete kit form, two in knocked-down kit form, and the remainder were later assembled in the Philippines in a facility owned by the joint venture company Asian Armoured Technologies Corporation in Subic Bay.

The driver is seated conventionally front-left with the powerpack to his right and the troop compartment extending up to the rear of the vehicle. The troops on seats down either side can dismount the vehicle via the door in the rear or the door in the left side of the hull. The driver and commander can dismount via the cupola hatch and the driver's side door. The vehicle used by the Philippine Army has a one-man turret armed with a .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO) M2 Browning heavy machine gun. Some vehicles were fitted with a one-person gun turret. Some Simbas armed with a 25mm cannon and a co-axial 7.62mm General-purpose machine gun.

A wide range of optional equipment can be fitted to the vehicle including a front-mounted winch, heater/air-conditioning system, and various weapon systems.

Simbas in Philippine Army service are fitted with an air-conditioning system, due to the tropical climate of the country. These vehicles have seen action from anti-insurgency campaigns against communist rebels in the north and central part of the country and have dealt with terrorists in counter-terrorism campaigns in the southernmost provinces in the island of Mindanao.



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Bravia Chaimite

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The Bravia Chaimite is an armored vehicle with all wheel drive axles built by the Portuguese company Bravia and used by the Portuguese Army in the Portuguese colonial wars in Angola, Mozambique and Portuguese Guinea, from 1967 to 1974 when it ended.


There were two versions of the Chaimite, the VBTP V-200 and the VBPM V-600. The VBTP, (Viatura Blindada de Transporte de Pessoal, Armoured Personnel Transport Vehicle), had an 11-man capacity and was armed with one .50 Browning heavy machine-gun, while the VBPM, (Viatura Blindada Porta-morteiro, Armoured Mortar Carrier Vehicle), had only a 4-man capacity and was armed with one Browning .30 heavy machine-gun and one 81 mm mortar. These vehicles had diesel engines with 155 hp (115 kW) at 3300 rpm with automatic gear capable of taking on speeds to a maximum of 99 km/h (62 mph). The armour of this APC was capable of defeating rounds up to 7.62 mm NATO.

The Philippine Army has the APC version and about 20 of this vehicle are in service.

 
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AIFV


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The AIFV (Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle) is a tracked light armored vehicle that serves as an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in the armies of several countries. It is a development of the M113A1 armored personnel carrier.

The hull of the vehicle is made of welded aluminum, with spaced steel laminate armor bolted onto the side and front. The voids of the armor are filled with polyurethane foam, which gives the vehicle extra buoyancy when travelling in the water.


The engine sits on the front right of the hull, behind a hatch that can be used to remove the complete powerpack. The powerpack is similar to the M113A1, except for a larger radiator capacity and turbocharger. The transmission is also fitted with heavy duty components from the M548 tracked cargo carrier. Immediately to the left of the engine is the driver, above whom is a hatch that opens to the right. The driver has four M27 day periscopes. The driver's center periscope can be replaced by a passive infra-red periscope for night driving. The commander sits immediately behind the driver, and has a cupola that can be completely traversed. The cupola has five periscopes, four of which are M17 day periscopes, the fifth has 1x to 6x variable magnification.

The turret is fitted on the right side of the hull behind the engine. The turret, which has electro-hydraulic traverse, can elevate from -10 to +50° and can traverse and elevate at a speed of 60°/sec. The turret mounts an Oerlikon Contraves 25 mm KBA-B02 cannon with a dual ammunition feed and 180 rounds of ready use ammo, with another 144 rounds stored in the hull. Mounted to the left of this gun is a 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun, which has 230 rounds of ready ammo, with a further 1,610 in the hull.

The troop compartment is at the rear of the hull; a large power operated ramp allows access through the rear of the vehicle, a door is also provided in the ramp. Additionally a single piece hatch covers the top of the troop compartment. The compartment contains seven troops in the Dutch variant, with six sitting back to back facing outwards and a single passenger sitting between the command and the turret facing backwards. There are two firing ports in each side of the hull and a single firing port in the rear. The side firing ports are provided with M17 periscopes, the rear one is fitted with a M27 periscope.

The Philippine Army has about 50+ of this vehicle in service, most are armed with 25mm autocannon but some are armed with.50 caliber machine gun


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FNSS ACV-15 (formerly known as ACV-300)


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ACV-15 is the designation of a armored combat vehicle family developed by the Turkish defense company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., containing an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and an armoured personnel carrier (APC). The ACV-15 is based on the American Advanced Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

FNSS developed the ACV-15 based on the AIFV to meet the Turkish Land Forces Command's (TLFC's) operational requirement. The first production vehicles were delivered in 1992. The basic AIFV has a one-person power-operated turret armed with a 25mm cannon and 7.62mm co-axial machine gun. FNSS Defense Systems' latest development is the Armored Combat Vehicle - New Generation which has an additional roadwheel each side. This can undertake a wider range of battlefield missions as it has greater internal volume and load-carrying capability. The vehicle is fully amphibious, propelled in the water by its tracks. Standard equipment includes passive night vision equipment, an NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection system and smoke grenade launchers.

The Philippine Army has about 7 of this vehicle in service, one of which is purposed as a recovery vehicle.


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M113 armored personnel carrier

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Most M113s in the Philippine Army have the old armored ring-mounted .50 cal MG. The PA also uses M113s mounting surplus Scorpion tank turrets as fire support vehicles.

The M113 series of armored vehicles is the most widely produced vehicle of its type. As of 1999 over 76,000 units of all variants have been produced. The first vehicle was completed in 1960 and it is still in production. There are too many variants to list. The latest model is the M113A3 which introduces several improvements such as a more powerful engine, spall liners, external fuel tanks and optional applique/standoff armor. Standofff armor provides extra protection from HEAT rounds (such as an RPG) by detonating the charge far enough away from the actual armor for the explosive gas jet to have its desired effect. Several upgrade packages are available for countries with existing M113 fleets.

The Philippine Army has about 120 units in service with additional 142 that are modified will arrive soon.


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Cadillac Gage Textron LAV-300

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The Cadillac Gage Textron LAV-300 is a family of American light armored vehicles (LAVs) including up to 15 configurations. LAV-300 offers high mobility, speeds of up to 65 mph (105 km/h), and can be air-transported by a C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Starlifter, C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft. Some versions can be air-transported by CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter.

The LAV-300 6x6 series is the complement to Textron’s Marine and Land Division’s (formally Cadillac Gage) 4x4 Commando series. The Philippine Marines were supplied with an armored personnel carrier (APC) version with a turret armed with a .50 caliber and 7.62 mm machine gun and a fire support version armed with a Cockerill 90 mm Mk III. The Marine Corps had wanted the US-built LVTP7A1 (now called the AAVP-7A1) amphibious armored landing vehicle, and 36 vehicles were offered in the 1980s; however, partisan political and financial interests shot down the deal. Instead, V-150s were secured through FMS. In 1991, LAV-300s were proposed as the Philippine Marine Corps' share in the US bases compensation package. The Marines accepted them but mandated modifications to better suit their needs: pump jets for amphibious operations, a rear ramp for the easier discharge of troops, and a trim-vane. Smoke grenade launchers and the winch were scrapped to trim costs.

The Philippine Marine Corps has 23 of this vehicles in service, nearly half of which are armed with 90mm gun and the remaining half having a 1-meter turret armed with a .50 caliber machine gun and 7.62mm machine gun.

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LVTH-6 (Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Howitzer)

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The LVTP-5 (Landing Vehicle, Tracked, Personnel) was a family of amphibious armored fighting vehicles used by the United States Marine Corps. It was designed by the BorgWarner company and built by FMC (Food Machinery Corporation) along with a few other companies. It was first accepted into service in 1956. Some 1,124 basic units were produced, plus the specialist variants, and many saw action in the Vietnam War.

The Philippine Marine Corps initially have this in service but was put out of service. In 2006, four LVTH-6 are refurbished and recommissioned while one is displayed in Philippine Navy HQ along Roxas Boulevard near Manila-Pasay city border.



 
FV-101 Scorpion: 76mm gun variant

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British armoured reconnaissance vehicle. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), CVR(T), family of seven armoured vehicles. Manufactured by Alvis, it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and served until 1994.[2] More than 3,000 were produced and used as a reconnaissance vehicle or a light tank.

The Scorpion was armed with the low velocity 76 mm L23A1 gun, which could fire high-explosive, HESH, smoke and canister rounds. Stowage was provided for 40 or 42 rounds. A 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (3,000 rounds carried) and two multi-barreled smoke grenade dischargers were also fitted each side of the turret.[1] Main armament elevation is 35 degrees and depression of 10 degrees with a full 360 degree traverse. The vehicle was fitted with a nuclear, biological, chemical protection system, image intensification sights for gunner and driver and a floatation screen.[1] A commode was located under the commander's seat, an internal water tank and a boiling vessel for cooking and heating water were also provided.

The Philippine Army has 45 in service and was delivered back in the 1970s.


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FV-106 Samson

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FV106 Samson is a British Army armoured recovery vehicle, one of the CVR(T) family. The main role of this vehicle is to recover the CVR(T) family of vehicles, but can recover other light tracked vehicles such as the FV430 series.

The Samson was conceived in the early 1970s with the final design entering production in 1978. The hull is an all-welded aluminium construction. It usually carries a crew of three operating a 3.5T capstan winch that can also be utilised in a lifting configuration. It carries suitable equipment to enable a 4:1 mechanical advantage with 228m of winch rope. This winch is capable of recovering up to 12 Tonnes of vehicle. A manually operated earth anchor is situated at the rear to anchor the vehicle while operations are carried out.

Rear view of a Samson showing the rear crew hatch, A-frame and anchor The Samson can be fitted with a floatation screen so it can be operated amphibiously using its own tracks at 6.5 km/h or at 9.6 km/h if also fitted with a propeller kit. The Samson can also be fitted with a full NBC protection unit.

The Philippine Army has about 6 of this vehicles in serivce.

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HMMWV (Humvee)

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The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly known as the Humvee, is a four-wheel drive military automobile produced by AM General.[7] It has largely supplanted the roles originally performed by the original jeep, and older Military light utility vehicles such as the Vietnam-era M151 1⁄4-short-ton (230 kg) MUTT, the M561 "Gama Goat", their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the CUCV, and other light trucks. Primarily used by the United States military, it is also used by numerous other countries and organizations and even in civilian adaptations. The Humvee's widespread use in the Persian Gulf War helped inspire the civilian Hummer automotive marque.

The Philippine Army has undisclosed number of units with variants being M998A1, M1038A1, M1025A1, M1025P1 and M1114 while the Philippine Marine Corps has the M998A1, M1038A1 and M1025A1.


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Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle

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The Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle or MMPV is a 4x4 utility vehicle built by the Philippine Marine Corps. Similar in concept and appearance to the HMMWV, it was created to replace the M151 MUTT jeeps in service, which were becoming difficult to maintain due to a lack of available spare parts. The first prototypes of the MMPV are equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, rated for 141 kW (189 hp/192 ps) and 306 Nm torque. diesel engine and transmission, 4WD and chassis.

The Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle is built around a tubular-steel frame safety roll-cage which protects the passenger compartment if the vehicle turns over. This cage is covered by a heavy-gauge sheet metal. An electrical winch with a capacity of 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) can be mounted at the front of the vehicle if required, and the windshield can be removed. The passenger compartment is in the center of the vehicle with the driver on the left and two passenger seats to his right. There is space for 0.93 cubic metres (33 cu ft) of cargo behind the passenger seats. A full length skid pan protects the hull and allows the vehicle to slide over obstacles. The transmission is a Mitsubishi A-727 fully automatic with a torque converter, there are 3F and 1R gears - the Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle is in 4 x 4 drive all the time. Limited-slip clutches, in front and rear, and inter-axle differentials automatically distribute more torque to those wheels with the most grip. The independent suspension is of a double 'A' design with a torsion-bar spring and hydraulic telescopic shock absorber at each station. A stabilizer bar is provided for the rear suspension.

The vehicle uses independent suspensions and portal geared hubs similar to portal axles to make for a full 16 inches of ground clearance. The vehicle also has disc brakes on all 4 wheels, and 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension. The brake discs are not mounted at the wheels as on conventional automobiles, but are inboard, attached to the outside of each differential. The front and rear differentials are Torsen type, and the center differential is a regular, lockable type.

The steering is power-assisted and the tubeless tires have a high-pressure tube inner tire which provides a built-in spare for each tube as well as eliminating rim leaks during high speed cornering. The tires are self-cleaning and disc brakes are fitted on all four wheels. The electrical system is 24V DC and two batteries with a capacity of 45 Amp/Hr are provided. The alternator is of the integral rectifier and regulator type. The Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle is proved with a heavy duty towing pintle as well as a trailer wiring harness receptacle. It is air-transportable and can be air-dropped.

Variants include the following:

Anti-Armour: A recoilless 106 mm rifle mounted above the crew compartment and a total of thirty five rounds of ammunition.

Reconnaissance: Fitted with a ring-mounted .50cal M2HB machine guns with a 360 degree traverse

Convoy Escort/ Security Vehicle: This can be provided with a pintle-mount 5.56mm/7.62 mmCal GPMG's, M174 automatic grenade launcher's and various other similar weapons. These weapons can also be mounted on the reconnaissance model on the ring mount.
 

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