Philippines Defence Forum

[Cossack25A1]

Axe the 60/40 economic restriction...
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US giant offers solution to power crisis
By Iris C. Gonzales (The Philippine Star) | Updated October 3, 2014 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - AES Philippines Inc., the local unit of American energy giant AES Corp. is offering its battery energy storage (BES) technology as a possible long-term solution to the power problem in the country.

AES market business leader Neeraj Bhat said the company has also been offering the energy storage technology in other countries.

“This project started prior to the emergency power issue. The BES is potentially part of the solution because it will free up capacity for energy generation. If we can get it in time for summer then we will contribute to the solution,” he said in a briefing with reporters yesterday.

Furthermore, AES said the battery storage can help in improving the country’s ancillary services requirements with its safe technology.

It can be constructed within nine to 12 months and can be dispatched in less than one second, according to data from the company.

In the same briefing, AES vice president for commercial Chrysogonus Herrera said the battery storage project is a new technology using rechargeable cells, which will be used for ancillary services.

“We are looking at installing a 40-megawatt BES project in Negros and NGCP (National Grid Corp. of the Philippines) has directed us that there because that is where they have a ready installation. We can immediately connect to that,” he said.

NGCP is the country’s power grid operator.

Herrera said AES plans to put up a 10-MW BES within the Masinloc power plant in Zambales, initially as pilot and then scale this up eventually.

AES officials believe that in the Philippine island grids, there’s a lot of capacity for energy storage.

Bhat said while construction of the energy storage installations has not started yet, the company is already in talks with potential customers including NGCP.

In June, AES president and chief executive officer Andres Gluski said the company is pouring in $2 billion in the Philippines for the expansion of its 630-MW Masinloc coal-fired power plant and for its energy storage project.

Of the $2 billion, AES will invest $1.2 billion for the expansion of Masinloc by another 600 MW.

For the energy storage project, Gluski has said the company may invest $300 million or $500 million, depending on the capacity.

According to documents from the Department of Energy, AES Philippines is planning to embark on a 40-MW battery storage project in Negros.

The project is among the list of indicative power projects for the Visayas grid, which could come online next year.

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US giant offers solution to power crisis | Business, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com

 

[Zero_wing]

Any updates on those T-50s and the Pohang Class Corvette?

Sir its FA50 not T50 thats a Trianer version

 

[Ayan81]

10 of 21 refurbished ‘Huey’ helicopters now in PH

Ten out of the 21 refurbished UH-IH “Huey” helicopters are now at Clark Air Force Base in Angeles City, Pampanga, a military observer said Saturday.

The aircraft are now undergoing inspection and flight testing.

The remaining 11 are expected to be delivered within the end of the year, the observer added.

These planes were acquired as the Philippine Air Force’s “Huey” fleet was whittled down to just 18 helicopters, from an estimated 100, due to airframe aging and accidents.

The contract for the 21 refurbished UH-1Hs is estimated to be worth around P1.2 billion.

It was signed earlier this year with Rice Aircraft Services Inc. and the Canadian company

10 of 21 refurbished 'Huey' helicopters now in PH - The Manila Times OnlineThe Manila Times Online

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Navy SEALs trainee dies in night training
by Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 10/03/2014 8:31 PM | Updated as of 10/03/2014 9:59 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - After a 2-day search, the lifeless body of Navy officer Ensign Jan Clet Edward Labalan was found floating in Manila Bay, 3 nautical miles from the Philippine Navy SEALs headquarters at Sangley Point, Cavite.

Labalan, a graduate of the Philippine Military Class of 2013, applied for the Navy SEALs in June. He endured intensely rigorous and difficult training under one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' most elite units.

The Navy SEALs (short for sea, air, and land) are sometimes called "the complete soldiers." They are trained in covert military insertions on all fronts and terrains.

They are capable of conducting search and destroy operations, reconnaissance missions, and enemy demolition, even underwater demolitions.

Initial information reveals that at around 7 p.m. on September 30, Labalan and 32 other trainees underwent a "night reconnaissance evolution," a training exercise in the dark that requires them to swim covertly from a ship to the shore.

Navy SEALs are known for swimming long distances for long periods of time.

Col. Edgard Arevalo, the Navy spokesperson, said the trainees were already swimming when Labalan's training buddy heard him shout, "Lambat! lambat! (there's a net, there's net)," as a warning to him and other swimmers.

Labalan's training buddy himself got snagged in the fishing net, and lost one fin. He also lost sight of Labalan.

This prompted Labalan's training buddy to signal to surrounding trainors that something was wrong.

The training exercise was suspended, all trainors and swimmers began searching for Labalan, but he was no longer there.

A full search and rescue operation was immediately launched and continued throughout the night, involving the 7 rubber boats of the trainors, 2 rigid hull inflatable boats, and 2 more patrol boats.

The following morning, the search was reinforced by a multipurpose attack craft and a helicopter. Labalan's classmates joined in on the search that extended to the waters of Naic, Tanza, Bataan, and Corregidor.

The family was notified and taken 1 mile offshore, where the night recon training took place.

The family and Navy officers offered prayers in order to find Labalan.

At around 3 p.m. Friday, October 3, Labalan's body was found at the Manila Bay anchorage area, three nautical miles from his training grounds.

Scene of the crime operatives are now on site to investigate the cause of Labalan's death.

Rear Admiral Jesus Millan, the Navy flag officer in command, has ordered an inquiry into the incident, and is committed to hold accountable any personnel should it be proven that there was negligence involved.

Labalan's remains are now with his family, and will be given full military honors as a junior officer who died in the conduct of his duties.

Navy SEALs trainee dies in night training | ABS-CBN News
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[Aepsilons]

10 of 21 refurbished ‘Huey’ helicopters now in PH

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Ten out of the 21 refurbished UH-IH “Huey” helicopters are now at Clark Air Force Base in Angeles City, Pampanga, a military observer said Saturday.

The aircraft are now undergoing inspection and flight testing.

The remaining 11 are expected to be delivered within the end of the year, the observer added.

These planes were acquired as the Philippine Air Force’s “Huey” fleet was whittled down to just 18 helicopters, from an estimated 100, due to airframe aging and accidents.

The contract for the 21 refurbished UH-1Hs is estimated to be worth around P1.2 billion.

It was signed earlier this year with Rice Aircraft Services Inc. and the Canadian company

10 of 21 refurbished 'Huey' helicopters now in PH - The Manila Times OnlineThe Manila Times Online

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Navy SEALs trainee dies in night training
by Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 10/03/2014 8:31 PM | Updated as of 10/03/2014 9:59 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - After a 2-day search, the lifeless body of Navy officer Ensign Jan Clet Edward Labalan was found floating in Manila Bay, 3 nautical miles from the Philippine Navy SEALs headquarters at Sangley Point, Cavite.

Labalan, a graduate of the Philippine Military Class of 2013, applied for the Navy SEALs in June. He endured intensely rigorous and difficult training under one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' most elite units.

The Navy SEALs (short for sea, air, and land) are sometimes called "the complete soldiers." They are trained in covert military insertions on all fronts and terrains.

They are capable of conducting search and destroy operations, reconnaissance missions, and enemy demolition, even underwater demolitions.

Initial information reveals that at around 7 p.m. on September 30, Labalan and 32 other trainees underwent a "night reconnaissance evolution," a training exercise in the dark that requires them to swim covertly from a ship to the shore.

Navy SEALs are known for swimming long distances for long periods of time.

Col. Edgard Arevalo, the Navy spokesperson, said the trainees were already swimming when Labalan's training buddy heard him shout, "Lambat! lambat! (there's a net, there's net)," as a warning to him and other swimmers.

Labalan's training buddy himself got snagged in the fishing net, and lost one fin. He also lost sight of Labalan.

This prompted Labalan's training buddy to signal to surrounding trainors that something was wrong.

The training exercise was suspended, all trainors and swimmers began searching for Labalan, but he was no longer there.

A full search and rescue operation was immediately launched and continued throughout the night, involving the 7 rubber boats of the trainors, 2 rigid hull inflatable boats, and 2 more patrol boats.

The following morning, the search was reinforced by a multipurpose attack craft and a helicopter. Labalan's classmates joined in on the search that extended to the waters of Naic, Tanza, Bataan, and Corregidor.

The family was notified and taken 1 mile offshore, where the night recon training took place.

The family and Navy officers offered prayers in order to find Labalan.

At around 3 p.m. Friday, October 3, Labalan's body was found at the Manila Bay anchorage area, three nautical miles from his training grounds.

Scene of the crime operatives are now on site to investigate the cause of Labalan's death.

Rear Admiral Jesus Millan, the Navy flag officer in command, has ordered an inquiry into the incident, and is committed to hold accountable any personnel should it be proven that there was negligence involved.

Labalan's remains are now with his family, and will be given full military honors as a junior officer who died in the conduct of his duties.

Navy SEALs trainee dies in night training | ABS-CBN News
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1. Good to see the developments in the Philippine Military

2. Rest In Peace to the NAVY Seal.

 

[Ayan81]

it was a long wait due to failed bidding, but whats important is they're here now. @Nihonjin1051

this is just a "band aide" solution to lack of assets and this birds will not last long, given its only 20, is there a need for us to acquire additional batch? @Zero_wing @Cossack25A1

 

[Cossack25A1]

it was a long wait due to failed bidding, but whats important is they're here now. @Nihonjin1051

this is just a "band aide" solution to lack of assets and this birds will not last long, given its only 20, is there a need for us to acquire additional batch? @Zero_wing @Cossack25A1

I would choose a different model of helicopter, such as the UH-60. We did operate a very small number of the said helicopters, another prospect helicopters are the NH Industries NH90 and AgustaWestland AW139 which are cheaper than the UH-60

 

[Nike]

Bell 412EP i would like to recommend

 

[Zero_wing]

it was a long wait due to failed bidding, but whats important is they're here now. @Nihonjin1051

this is just a "band aide" solution to lack of assets and this birds will not last long, given its only 20, is there a need for us to acquire additional batch? @Zero_wing @Cossack25A1

Well kabayan its not a band aid solution its slow but surely and the lack of political will and budget we have other priorities.

I would choose a different model of helicopter, such as the UH-60. We did operate a very small number of the said helicopters, another prospect helicopters are the NH Industries NH90 and AgustaWestland AW139 which are cheaper than the UH-60

Me too since PAF is using A109 why not the AW139 we can be a hub for AgustaWestland in Asia.

 

[Ayan81]

If I were to choose our next CUH, it must have large cabin (14 passengers +) and has long range (500 km +) and with a decent payload. With money into consideration, only 3 comes to my mind the S_70i, UH_60L and the AW_139. This birds cost around 20 million full package.

Well kabayan its not a band aid solution its slow but surely and the lack of political will and budget we have other priorities.

at 300 billion gdp, if we increase our defense expenditure by 1.5% thats 4.5 billion a year. leave the 3.5 bill for salaries, pensions, expenses and upgrading in facilities, etc. and we have a 1 billion for buying assets per year. a president implementing this kind of change have a 6 year leeway. set aside 100 mill per year for the CUH and will have 30 fleet by the end if his term. what you think?

Bell 412EP i would like to recommend

No doubt Bell 412 suits the terrain in this part of the globe because of its versatility and performance in extreme environments. we also acquire this bird and waiting for the delivery, but my concern is the size. btw how much did you pay for your bell 412s?

 

[Nike]

If I were to choose our next CUH, it must have large cabin (14 passengers +) and has long range (500 km +) and with a decent payload. With money into consideration, only 3 comes to my mind the S_70i, UH_60L and the AW_139. This birds cost around 20 million full package.



at 300 billion gdp, if we increase our defense expenditure by 1.5% thats 4.5 billion a year. leave the 3.5 bill for salaries, pensions, expenses and upgrading in facilities, etc. and we have a 1 billion for buying assets per year. a president implementing this kind of change have a 6 year leeway. set aside 100 mill per year for the CUH and will have 30 fleet by the end if his term. what you think?



No doubt Bell 412 suits the terrain in this part of the globe because of its versatility and performance in extreme environments. we also acquire this bird and waiting for the delivery, but my concern is the size. btw hoe much did you pay for your bell 412s?

between 10 to 15 million US dollar depend on the suit and sensor system

if you taking much concern with the size you opt for Mi-17 family, they are great and ready in great number around the globe

 

[Ayan81]

between 10 to 15 million US dollar depend on the suit and sensor system

if you taking much concern with the size you opt for Mi-17 family, they are great and ready in great number around the globe

good heli but you already know the reason why, maybe in the future perhaps.

 

[Zero_wing]

between 10 to 15 million US dollar depend on the suit and sensor system

if you taking much concern with the size you opt for Mi-17 family, they are great and ready in great number around the globe

Again not plan for the Philippines due its Russian

 

[Zero_wing]

If I were to choose our next CUH, it must have large cabin (14 passengers +) and has long range (500 km +) and with a decent payload. With money into consideration, only 3 comes to my mind the S_70i, UH_60L and the AW_139. This birds cost around 20 million full package.



at 300 billion gdp, if we increase our defense expenditure by 1.5% thats 4.5 billion a year. leave the 3.5 bill for salaries, pensions, expenses and upgrading in facilities, etc. and we have a 1 billion for buying assets per year. a president implementing this kind of change have a 6 year leeway. set aside 100 mill per year for the CUH and will have 30 fleet by the end if his term. what you think?



No doubt Bell 412 suits the terrain in this part of the globe because of its versatility and performance in extreme environments. we also acquire this bird and waiting for the delivery, but my concern is the size. btw how much did you pay for your bell 412s?

It can be done but then again the problem is maoist in congress and the corrupt officials both in the Military and the Government.

 

[Cossack25A1]

I have always wonder if the AFP has its own MRE.... do our armed forces have MRE?

 

[Cossack25A1]

Any updates on those T-50s and the Pohang Class Corvette?

The only "recent" update about the Pohanc-class corvette is that the ex-ROKN PCC-758 Gyeongju is the ship that will be donated by South Korea as earlier news didn't state which of the Pohang-class corvettes would be donated.