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[Cossack25A1]

Military gets 27,300 new M4 assault rifles | Inquirer News
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Military gets 27,300 new M4 assault rifles
Nestor Corrales |INQUIRER.net 5:00 pm | Thursday, August 14th, 2014

MANILA, Philippines—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday received 27, 300 units of 5.56mm M4 rifles as part of modernizing the military’s firepower capability.

President Benigno Aquino III led the distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps during a turnover ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

“These rifles were delivered in two batches last July 5 with 100 units and July 31 with 27,200 units,” said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lieutenant General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr.

He said the procurement of the brand new assault rifles is part of the modernization program of the armed forces under the joint Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps Assault Rifle Acquisition Project by the government.

Under this project, the AFP will receive a total of 50,629 units of M4 rifles, he added.

He said the remaining rifles would be distributed early next year.

According to him, the 5.56mm M4 rifle would supplement and replace the early models of M-16 and M-16A1 rifle, majority of which dated back to the Vietnam War, and are in poor condition and in bad need of repair or replacement.

“The acquisition will significantly contribute to the development and transformation of the AFP into a multi-mission-oriented force, capable of effectively addressing both internal and external threats,” he said.
Read more: Military gets 27,300 new M4 assault rifles | Inquirer News
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Do note that the carbines the PH military acquired is actually this: Remington Defense
The Remington R4 (GPC) carbine and not the M4 carbine made by Colt because our M16A1s are too worn out. We should also consider the H&K M27 IAR to complement the R4 carbines (since both the M27 and M16A1 are almost the same length can fire full-automatic, Mk. 14s to replace our M14s that is still in service and newer sub-machine guns to replace our Uzi and "resurrected" M3 grease guns.

 

[Zero_wing]

Military gets 27,300 new M4 assault rifles | Inquirer News
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Military gets 27,300 new M4 assault rifles
Nestor Corrales |INQUIRER.net 5:00 pm | Thursday, August 14th, 2014

MANILA, Philippines—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday received 27, 300 units of 5.56mm M4 rifles as part of modernizing the military’s firepower capability.

President Benigno Aquino III led the distribution of assault rifles to the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps during a turnover ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

“These rifles were delivered in two batches last July 5 with 100 units and July 31 with 27,200 units,” said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lieutenant General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr.

He said the procurement of the brand new assault rifles is part of the modernization program of the armed forces under the joint Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps Assault Rifle Acquisition Project by the government.

Under this project, the AFP will receive a total of 50,629 units of M4 rifles, he added.

He said the remaining rifles would be distributed early next year.

According to him, the 5.56mm M4 rifle would supplement and replace the early models of M-16 and M-16A1 rifle, majority of which dated back to the Vietnam War, and are in poor condition and in bad need of repair or replacement.

“The acquisition will significantly contribute to the development and transformation of the AFP into a multi-mission-oriented force, capable of effectively addressing both internal and external threats,” he said.
Read more: Military gets 27,300 new M4 assault rifles | Inquirer News
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Do note that the carbines the PH military acquired is actually this: Remington Defense
The Remington R4 (GPC) carbine and not the M4 carbine made by Colt because our M16A1s are too worn out. We should also consider the H&K M27 IAR to complement the R4 carbines (since both the M27 and M16A1 are almost the same length can fire full-automatic, Mk. 14s to replace our M14s that is still in service and newer sub-machine guns to replace our Uzi and "resurrected" M3 grease guns.

The Remingtons are just to modernized our old arsenal we currently trying to make our own rifles made the Government Arsenal but its still in the development stage so we bought the Remingtons to fulfill the role of modernizeding the arsenal of the AFP while we continue with the development of the GA 5.56 rifles and others rifles.

 

[Cossack25A1]

The Remingtons are just to modernized our old arsenal we currently trying to make our own rifles made the Government Arsenal but its still in the development stage so we bought the Remingtons to fulfill the role of modernizeding the arsenal of the AFP while we continue with the development of the GA 5.56 rifles and others rifles.

If we are going to make our own rifle, we should at least consider a slightly different design from the M16. Is the common Filipino soldier used to wield bullpup rifles?

 

[Cossack25A1]

China ships planting markers in Phl zone | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com
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China ships planting markers in Phl zone
By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star) | Updated August 20, 2014 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea are not only conducting an extended maritime patrol over Recto Bank but are also putting markers within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the oil-rich area, a senior security official bared yesterday.


“They’re not only patrolling in the area, they are also installing their own markers. While they’re continuously putting up their own maritime markers at Recto Bank, we are also continuously blasting them,” the security official told The STAR.


The latest maritime operation that resulted in the destruction of the markers put up by Chinese at Recto Bank was launched middle of July.


This operation was in line with the standing government directive issued in the 1990s to remove any structures put up by anybody in the area, the security official said.


A naval officer, who used to be assigned in the area, confirmed the government directive, adding that during his time there were several instances that elite naval teams had to be dispatched to remove the Chinese markers at Recto Bank.


Recto Bank is believed to contain huge mineral deposits. And maritime security experts, including former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez, believe that this is the main reason why the Chinese continue posturing at the West Philippine Sea, specifically in Ayungin Shoal.

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Ayungin Shoal is strategically located between Panganiban Reef and Recto Bank where the government has ongoing oil exploration projects.


China started deploying regular maritime patrols in the disputed region and has blockaded the entrance of Ayungin Shoal in a bid to starve the Philippine Marines guarding the area and force them to abandon their post aboard a grounded Philippine Navy ship, BRP Sierra Madre.


On a regular basis, at least three Chinese coast guard missile-firing frigates are guarding Ayungin Shoal. They are coming from Mischief Reef.


Mischief Reef is now under Beijing’s de facto control after it grabbed the unoccupied area from the Philippines in 1994, purportedly as a fishermen’s shelter but later transformed into a highly fortified forward naval facility.


“It would be a different story if anybody or groups will force their way into Recto Bank. We will not allow it,” a naval officer said.


Last Aug. 1, a Chinese coast guard vessel harassed a small fishing boat carrying local officials and journalists on their way to Pag-Asa Island in Palawan. This will be included in the diplomatic protest that the Philippines will file this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.


Meanwhile, the militaries of the Philippines and the United States are holding a five-day forum on biological, chemical and nuclear hazards to enable them to address risks posed by dangerous substances.


The expert exchange on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards started last Monday and will be held until Aug. 22 at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio.


Army spokesman Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato said the event would allow Filipino soldiers to learn from the experiences of their counterparts at the US Army Pacific Command.


“They (US troops) have the experience during World War II. We do not have such experience. They will share with us their experiences and organizational structure,” he said in a phone interview.


Detoyato said sufficient knowledge about hazardous substances would enable the troops to protect life, property and the environment.


“We can learn the best practices and hopefully, we can develop our own doctrine later on,” he added.


Detoyato clarified that the Philippines is not facing any biological, chemical, nuclear or radiological threat. The event just seeks to improve the capabilities of soldiers so they can respond to any emergency.


“We should always be ready. For example, it can happen, in factories. A chemical spill is possible,” he said. “It will also enable us to help our neighbors as a member of the family of nations.”


Detoyato said the Philippines has an advantage in terms of detecting threats posed by hazardous substances. “We are an island nation and such threats can be easily detected and controlled because of the point of entry is through airports and seaports.”


The Philippine Army’s Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear was activated on April 16, 2013 to detect, identify, decontaminate and dispose of biological agents to save lives and protect the environment. With Alexis Romero, Pia Lee-Brago

 

[Zero_wing]

If we are going to make our own rifle, we should at least consider a slightly different design from the M16. Is the common Filipino soldier used to wield bullpup rifles?

Well the projects is still base on the M16 system because filipinos got use to the said system and only selected Units have bullpup rifles on use namely the Scout Rangers, Light Reaction battlion, Marine Force Recon Battlion and the Navy's Naval Special Warfare Gourp. So the system will still be use in the Future and besides the GA is already good in fixing old rifles and making ammunition for said rifles and machine guns as part of their own modernization they now jumping to arms production the parts and rifle production and development and now soon ammunition of the Philippine Airforce and soon the Navy and the rest of the Army's weapons but in due time.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Well the projects is still base on the M16 system because filipinos got use to the said system and only selected Units have bullpup rifles on use namely the Scout Rangers, Light Reaction battlion, Marine Force Recon Battlion and the Navy's Naval Special Warfare Gourp. So the system will still be use in the Future and besides the GA is already good in fixing old rifles and making ammunition for said rifles and machine guns as part of their own modernization they now jumping to arms production the parts and rifle production and development and now soon ammunition of the Philippine Airforce and soon the Navy and the rest of the Army's weapons but in due time.

Well, whoever will make our own rifle should consider the aspects of the FN SCAR where in the rifle or more like its barrel can be replaced so the said rifle can accept different calibers. If I am correct, the AR-15 derived rifles can have its upper receiver replace, thus there are different upper receivers for AR-15 rifles that has either 6.5mm caliber, 6.8mm caliber,.50 Beowulf caliber, and possibly a 7.62mm caliber.

 

[Zero_wing]

Well, whoever will make our own rifle should consider the aspects of the FN SCAR where in the rifle or more like its barrel can be replaced so the said rifle can accept different calibers. If I am correct, the AR-15 derived rifles can have its upper receiver replace, thus there are different upper receivers for AR-15 rifles that has either 6.5mm caliber, 6.8mm caliber,.50 Beowulf caliber, and possibly a 7.62mm caliber.

Ya the prototypes did have floting barrel system it could work but its still in the developing stage the GA is more focus on ammo productions and repair and moderzing current and old equipments and buying new ones

 

[Cossack25A1]

The Philippines’ booming economy is causing a maid drain in Hong Kong and Singapore
By Heather Timmons @HeathaT August 21, 2014

The Philippines’ economy has been one of Asia’s best performers recently, and is forecast by the World Bank to increase by more than 6% annually over the next three years.

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This growth is having a disconcerting effect on the “maid trade” in Hong Kong and Singapore, employment agents in both cities say. In both cities, tens of thousands of Filipino women work long hours cooking, cleaning and caring for children for about $500 a month, often while separated from their own children and families for years. Now there’s evidence some of these women are opting to stay home instead.

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Thanks to the Philippines’ stronger economy, wealthy Singaporeans are having to “lower the bar” when hiring a Filipino maid, recruitment consultant Emmanuel Geslani told The Straits Times. Filipino women with excellent English and a good education are finding jobs at home, leaving Singapore’s upper class with no choice but to import women with few specialized skills from impoverished rural areas. “Now, as long as the maids can speak and write English, it’s okay,” he said.

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The shift comes as President Benigno Aquino is championing billions of dollars in infrastructure and development projects designed to build up the country’s provincial towns, a push that is drawing migrants back to once-sleepy towns, as Bloomberg reported this week.

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Hong Kong employment agencies have been importing women from poorer nations, like Myanmar and Bangladesh, to deal with a maid shortage, but with limited success, the South China Morning Post recently reported. Better paying factory jobs in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan are also hiring Filipino woman that might have once worked as domestic helpers in Hong Kong, employment agencies said. Now potential employers in Hong Kong who previously had several candidates to choose from when recruiting a new maid are now down to only one.

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After growing rapidly in recent years, the overall number of Filipinos employed in Hong Kong, which is mostly domestic helpers, declined slightly last year.

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And the overall number of Filipinos working in Singapore has virtually plateaued after years of fast growth.

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The Philippines has long been one of the major labor sources for the rest of the world, supplying everything from maids to fishing vessel crews to electrical engineers. Nearly 10.5 million Filipinos, or about 10% of the population, were overseas in 2012, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas:

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Commission on Filipinos Overseas
There’s no evidence yet that fewer Filipinos overall are actually heading overseas for work, and overall domestic unemployment remains high. But given the country’s strong economic growth forecast, Filipino workers from around the world may be coming home in larger numbers in years to come.

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I usually don't believe this news as there no new jobs made here save for the BPO industry but if we remove the 60/40 Economic restriction and open the country to foreign investments which will created jobs across the Philippines, it would mean less people will leave the country and the "Maid Trade" will be reduced and will no longer affect our foreign policy.

 

[Ayan81]

The CROC has been developed by Opcentec over the past two years and is being offered as a solution for the Philippine Marine Corps

Opcentec also exhibited the Coastal Riverine Offroad Craft (CROC) amphibious vehicle. Future models capable of 40 km/h speeds will carry eight passengers, satcom for controlling UAVs, and a remote weapon station.

The Opcentec T.Re.X4 is a rotorcraft UAV designed to be transported as a backpack by one man. It will undergo tests with the Armed Forces of the Philippines later in 2014

 

[Cossack25A1]

The CROC has been developed by Opcentec over the past two years and is being offered as a solution for the Philippine Marine Corps

Opcentec also exhibited the Coastal Riverine Offroad Craft (CROC) amphibious vehicle. Future models capable of 40 km/h speeds will carry eight passengers, satcom for controlling UAVs, and a remote weapon station.

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The Opcentec T.Re.X4 is a rotorcraft UAV designed to be transported as a backpack by one man. It will undergo tests with the Armed Forces of the Philippines later in 2014

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Will this come in different variants like the Humvee?

 

[Ayan81]

Will this come in different variants like the Humvee?

What u mean by variants like humvee? this is amphibious craft. i doubt the marines will have this cuz they already have this

maybe an appropriate customer for C.R.O.C are the LGU's

BTW can u see the pic i post? can u help me how to paste pic here pls

 

[Cossack25A1]

What u mean by variants like humvee? this is amphibious craft. i doubt the marines will have this cuz they already have this

maybe an appropriate customer for C.R.O.C are the LGU's

BTW can u see the pic i post? can u help me how to paste pic here pls

The humvee has different variants, like in this chart

The picture is visible.

 

[Ayan81]

u can mount any at the back like they did here

theres plenty of room at the back for med evac or install manpads there

 

[Aepsilons]

The Philippines’ booming economy is causing a maid drain in Hong Kong and Singapore
By Heather Timmons @HeathaT August 21, 2014

The Philippines’ economy has been one of Asia’s best performers recently, and is forecast by the World Bank to increase by more than 6% annually over the next three years.

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This growth is having a disconcerting effect on the “maid trade” in Hong Kong and Singapore, employment agents in both cities say. In both cities, tens of thousands of Filipino women work long hours cooking, cleaning and caring for children for about $500 a month, often while separated from their own children and families for years. Now there’s evidence some of these women are opting to stay home instead.

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Thanks to the Philippines’ stronger economy, wealthy Singaporeans are having to “lower the bar” when hiring a Filipino maid, recruitment consultant Emmanuel Geslani told The Straits Times. Filipino women with excellent English and a good education are finding jobs at home, leaving Singapore’s upper class with no choice but to import women with few specialized skills from impoverished rural areas. “Now, as long as the maids can speak and write English, it’s okay,” he said.

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The shift comes as President Benigno Aquino is championing billions of dollars in infrastructure and development projects designed to build up the country’s provincial towns, a push that is drawing migrants back to once-sleepy towns, as Bloomberg reported this week.

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Hong Kong employment agencies have been importing women from poorer nations, like Myanmar and Bangladesh, to deal with a maid shortage, but with limited success, the South China Morning Post recently reported. Better paying factory jobs in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan are also hiring Filipino woman that might have once worked as domestic helpers in Hong Kong, employment agencies said. Now potential employers in Hong Kong who previously had several candidates to choose from when recruiting a new maid are now down to only one.

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After growing rapidly in recent years, the overall number of Filipinos employed in Hong Kong, which is mostly domestic helpers, declined slightly last year.

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And the overall number of Filipinos working in Singapore has virtually plateaued after years of fast growth.

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The Philippines has long been one of the major labor sources for the rest of the world, supplying everything from maids to fishing vessel crews to electrical engineers. Nearly 10.5 million Filipinos, or about 10% of the population, were overseas in 2012, according to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas:

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Commission on Filipinos Overseas
There’s no evidence yet that fewer Filipinos overall are actually heading overseas for work, and overall domestic unemployment remains high. But given the country’s strong economic growth forecast, Filipino workers from around the world may be coming home in larger numbers in years to come.

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I usually don't believe this news as there no new jobs made here save for the BPO industry but if we remove the 60/40 Economic restriction and open the country to foreign investments which will created jobs across the Philippines, it would mean less people will leave the country and the "Maid Trade" will be reduced and will no longer affect our foreign policy.

The number: 243,000 in Japan only includes the documented Filipinos immigrants. This does not include Japanese children who have either Filipino mothers or fathers. They are are regarded as Japanese citizens. So there's actually a lot of Japanese of Filipino ancestry in Japan.

u can mount any at the back like they did here

theres plenty of room at the back for med evac or install manpads there

Looking good. How many are deployed in the Philippine Army ?

 

[Cossack25A1]

The number: 243,000 in Japan only includes the documented Filipinos immigrants. This does not include Japanese children who have either Filipino mothers or fathers. They are are regarded as Japanese citizens. So there's actually a lot of Japanese of Filipino ancestry in Japan.

Not very surprising though what surprises me is that Filipinos becoming immigrants and adopt to the culture of their new home.