Philippines Defence Forum

[Malaya]

Philippines welcomes improved global peace rating
Country shows a 6-notch improvement

Manila: The presidential palace has welcomed a report showing the Philippines’ improving standing in the Global Peace Index, proving the country’s peace and security concerns are being addressed.

“We’ve been taking concrete steps to address peace-related issues that have been confronting the administration,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte told a government radio station.

“Moving forward of course, this does not mean that our quest for peace will stop because our ranking in the peace index improved,” she said.

Based on the Global Peace Index 2013, released this week by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Philippines’ ranking improved slightly according to the report, which also pointed out that the country was still among the “least peaceful” in the world and the Asia Pacific.

According to the GPI, the Philippines was placed 129th among 162 countries surveyed, showing a six-notch improvement over its ranking of 133 in 2012 and 135 a year before that.

GPI said it saw improved prospects for peace between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front following the signing of a framework deal last year for a potential peace agreement.

However, despite an improvement in its GPI standing, the Philippines remained “among the least peaceful countries in Asia Pacific,” alongside Thailand and Myanmar. Both Southeast Asian countries confront domestic civil conflict. Iceland was the most peaceful country based on the GPI ranking. This is largely because of Iceland’s political stability, low homicide rate and small prison population.

The other countries at the top of the index include Denmark, New Zealand, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Finland, Canada, Sweden and Belgium.

Philippines welcomes improved global peace rating | GulfNews.com

 

[Malaya]

Onodera to visit Philippines, Hawaii to discuss China containment steps
KYODO
JUN 16, 2013

In a bid to keep China in check, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera is making final arrangements to visit the Philippines and Hawaii from later this month, a government source said.

During his trip to Manila from June 26 and Hawaii on July 1, Onodera will stress the need to ensure maritime safety based on the rule of law amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East and South China seas, the source said.

In Manila, Onodera plans to discuss with Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin the current tensions in the region and to work out a coordinated response toward China, the source said.

In Hawaii, the defense minister will reconfirm that the Japan-administered but China-claimed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea fall under the scope of the bilateral security treaty with the U.S., which requires American forces to defend Japan in the event of an armed attack.

Onodera is also set to meet with Adm. Samuel Locklear, head of U.S. Pacific Command, to discuss whether the two sides’ missile defense system is sufficient to deal with North Korea, given the recent progress of its missile and nuclear development programs.

Ahead of the July 4 start of the Upper House election campaign, the government hopes to use Onodera’s trip to assure conservatives at home that it is maintaining a hard-line stance on security issues, political analysts said.

Tokyo and Beijing remain at odds over the ownership of the Senkakus, known in China as Diaoyu. Japan denies the existence of any sovereignty dispute, arguing the islets are an inherent part of its territory in terms of history and international law.

China is also involved in a dispute with the Philippines and several other Southeast Asian nations over the sovereignty of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Both Tokyo and Manila have protested repeated incursions by Chinese vessels in their respective territorial waters near the Senkakus and the Spratlys.

Since taking office in December, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has looked to bolster Japan’s defense ties with Southeast Asian nations, and top Self-Defense Forces officials already have been dispatched to Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, among other destinations.

Onodera to visit Philippines, Hawaii to discuss China containment steps | The Japan Times

 

[Malaya]

Phl companies eye investment opportunities in Iraq
By Louella Desiderio (The Philippine Star) | June 17, 2013

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine companies are looking at opportunities for trade and investments in Iraq.

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) said yesterday Iraq is shaping up to be a promising export destination and a potential joint-venture partner for Philippine enterprises.

“Iraq is a place being considered for exports,” Philexport president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said in a telephone interview.

“Iraq has expressed interest in importing raw and finished products from the Philippines, including electronics, auto parts, polypropylene granules, furniture, processed foods, fresh and frozen agricultural products, garments, raw and refined sugar, vegetable oil, coconut oil, dairy products, baby milk formulas, tobacco leaves, and yellow corn,” the Philexport said.

It said Iraq is seeking technical assistance as well as partners for the production of fertilizers, petrochemicals, cigarettes, sugar, automobile tires, raw rubber, and cement.

The Philexport said there are opportunities available for Philippine service companies that intend to tap the Iraqi market.

“The nation needs providers of training courses in strategic planning, data gathering, and preparing statistical reports,” it said.

The group added there are exploratory talks on opening a commercial center in Baghdad to showcase Philippine products.

Phl companies eye investment opportunities in Iraq | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com

 

[Fsjal]

Nice pick then we can see next is that BRP Ramon Alcaraz sinking it along with the allied fleet and sicking the whole of china's poorly made cheap copies as artificial coral reefs and china being kick out of International community and excommunicated to do business and people all around the world will cheer because no one will steal from them from ideas to resources and Americans and Filipinos can have their jobs back in the end who is the real losers?

Wow, how low is your IQ?

The Ramon Alcaraz is a floating garbage. Where is that floating junk?

Last time I check, the Phil Navy still does not have it.

Anyway, it has no stealth feature, and the Type 056 could easily sink it.

China could just send a Type 054A frigate or Type 052C destroyer to wipe out the Phil Navy.

Type 054A launches HQ-16 SAM to sink any Philippine flying junk

Type 052C sets sail to wipe out the Phil Navy

 

[ManilaBoy45]

Philippines to Acquire Israeli Missiles

Rafaei and Israel Military Industries in Negotiations with the AFP

16/6/2013

In the wake of the increased tension with China over a territorial dispute in the western Philippine Sea, the Philippine newspaper Manila Standard is reporting the Philippine government is planning to procure guided antiaircraft systems from Israel.

According to the newspaper, the missiles and launch systems that are being considered are produced by Rafael and Israel Military Industries (IMI), and Philippine Secretary of Defense Voltaire Gazmin is expected to arrive in Israel this week in order to close the details of the deal. The Philippine source who conveyed the information to the newspaper claimed that once an agreement has been concluded, the systems could reach the state within three to six months.

Efforts are underway in the Philippines to upgrade the state's military capabilities, which includes the procurement of new aircraft and naval vessels, and the state intends to procure additional measures and products in the framework of government-to-government deals.

 

[Fsjal]

Philippines is still years behind from becoming a regional power.

Instead, Philippines is the lapdog of US.

Anyway, two junk frigates, a small number of trainer jets and a couple of missiles is not enough.

 

[Apothecary]

Philippines is still years behind from becoming a regional power.

Instead, Philippines is the lapdog of US.

Anyway, two junk frigates, a small number of trainer jets and a couple of missiles is not enough.

Just leave this thread. This thread is about the philippine news update and not your brainwashed PRC trashtalk horseshit.

 

[Fsjal]

Just leave this thread. This thread is about the philippine news update and not your brainwashed PRC trashtalk horseshit.

I will if only your countrymen stop talking crap about China.

 

[Apothecary]

I will if only your countrymen stop talking crap about China.

So basically you're venting off your shittalk in this thread about philippine news update because of one person named zero_wing? lrn2ignore

 

[Zero_wing]

So basically you're venting off your shittalk in this thread about philippine news update because of one person named zero_wing? lrn2ignore

Kabayan gago yan wala alam yan kung hindi maggago hayaan mo na basta puro magandang balita para sa pinas nandito let it go

 

[Zero_wing]

I will if only your countrymen stop talking crap about China.

Well if your country start being a civilized country and stop pretending just like you were once pretending to be filipino nothing well be said but you like you trollface warmonger racist jerk off countrymen continue to agitate everyone with your this all china and chinese are better than everyone crap. that's why you people are rich but stupid ignorant and bigot and lacking any thing human heck you even kill millions of your own for political reasons while we maybe smaller but we stop a dictator with just will of force and courage at time you guys were running people over with tanks at less we never killed millions of our own and claim all for ourselves so put that in your pipe and smoke it b@tich

Philippines is still years behind from becoming a regional power.

Instead, Philippines is the lapdog of US.

Anyway, two junk frigates, a small number of trainer jets and a couple of missiles is not enough.

It think you forgot that Alcaraz is armed with missiles and the trainer jet will be replace soon and if its true why is the US made it clear they will only help us if you attack us and not even say anything about the issue typical chinese nonsense b.s again wih S and M thing i told you trolls this is a military forum please keep your sexual fantasies master and slave thing to yourselves

 

[Zero_wing]

Wow, how low is your IQ?

The Ramon Alcaraz is a floating garbage. Where is that floating junk?

Last time I check, the Phil Navy still does not have it.

Anyway, it has no stealth feature, and the Type 056 could easily sink it.

China could just send a Type 054A frigate or Type 052C destroyer to wipe out the Phil Navy.

Type 054A launches HQ-16 SAM to sink any Philippine flying junk

Type 052C sets sail to wipe out the Phil Navy

I think you forgot our MDT with the states and with other coountries so try to do so and with the next 48 hrs the whole chinese navy will be in the bottom of the sea sure wipe out the PN no problem go ahead be my gust but you forgot that if you attack us it will be the end of china as nation International condemnation for one attacking a peaceful country following international law which china for being a bully and coward has refuse while the case is being discus at ITCLOS not even your one vote can save from that i mean you got a lot of countries you people just angered not just us and the fear of all of the neighbors will be proven right the funny thing is your just too stupid to see why your leaders can't attack us its not just 7th fleet but everything your moderate leaders have work hard for will be gone with in that 48hrs of attack so please do so you be dinging your own graves. As we say here malalagas lang kami pero patay na man kayo sa resback ng tropa (we just get hurt but you be dead soon because we got back up)

 

[p3avi8tor69]

Well if your country start being a civilized country and stop pretending just like you were once pretending to be filipino nothing well be said but you like you trollface warmonger racist jerk off countrymen continue to agitate everyone with your this all china and chinese are better than everyone crap. that's why you people are rich but stupid ignorant and bigot and lacking any thing human heck you even kill millions of your own for political reasons while we maybe smaller but we stop a dictator with just will of force and courage at time you guys were running people over with tanks at less we never killed millions of our own and claim all for ourselves so put that in your pipe and smoke it b@tich



It think you forgot that Alcaraz is armed with missiles and the trainer jet will be replace soon and if its true why is the US made it clear they will only help us if you attack us and not even say anything about the issue typical chinese nonsense b.s again wih S and M thing i told you trolls this is a military forum please keep your sexual fantasies master and slave thing to yourselves

You fool, that rust bucket does not have any missiles. Prove me wrong. As usual you misrepresent facts. Your navy is either so corrupt or so incompetent that your top brass did Not even know that 45 year old rust bucket was missing an engine. That s right your commanding officers were so clueless that they had to send another inspection team nearly a year after receiving the ship to inventory items aboard the ship. Geez you are so clueless like your own government that a foreigner knows more about your affairs.

 

[sdjd2013]

Let them feel good about themselves. They have no inkling about world affairs. They don't know that neighboring countries are courting them for their pathetic military budget - $1.5 billion over 5 years? how much can you build with that puny amount? I think Oprah Weinfry makes more in a year. As for MDT, it will be activated only to the extent your allies are willing to sacrifice their economies and precious resources (especially human) for your sorry *** country.

 

[Zero_wing]

Let them feel good about themselves. They have no inkling about world affairs. They don't know that neighboring countries are courting them for their pathetic military budget - $1.5 billion over 5 years? how much can you build with that puny amount? I think Oprah Weinfry makes more in a year. As for MDT, it will be activated only to the extent your allies are willing to sacrifice their economies and precious resources (especially human) for your sorry *** country.

Well lets see you chinese are just like that because people don't like you that much in fact your one of the major headaches in the region so if insult is the only thing making you feel good about yourselves insult away then