David Santos, CNN Philippines, Author at newswatchplus.ph

PH, Canada to sign new defense MOU ‘very soon’ – officials

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:26:57 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 16) – The Philippines and Canada are set to level up their security alliance with both sides hinting that a new deal could be signed “very soon.” Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro confirmed on Tuesday that Manila and Ottawa are working on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for what he described

The post PH, Canada to sign new defense MOU ‘very soon’ – officials appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

AFP concludes 2 major training exercises

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:55:53 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 17) —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wrapped up two major training exercises this week as it vowed to scale up its defense capabilities to confront increasing external threats, including those in the cyber domain. Both the unilateral “Dagat, Langit at Lupa” or AJEX DAGIT-PA exercises and the Kamandag

The post AFP concludes 2 major training exercises appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

DND warns soldiers to refrain from using AI apps

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:09:58 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 20) — The Department of National Defense (DND) is urging its personnel, including the 120,000-strong armed forces, to refrain from using apps on digital portraits using artificial intelligence (AI). In a memorandum issued on Oct. 14, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. described the viral image generator app as posing privacy

The post DND warns soldiers to refrain from using AI apps appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

Amid China’s aggressions, US Coast Guard wants to be a ‘trusted partner of Pacific allies

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:55:13 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 27) — The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is looking forward to “expand footprint” in the Western Pacific, including the possibility of holding more joint maritime drills as a “trusted partner” of regional allies. \”To be a partner, you have to be trusted…our footprint is expanding a little bit here

The post Amid China’s aggressions, US Coast Guard wants to be a ‘trusted partner of Pacific allies appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

Decommissioned Navy ship to be used as target in US-PH joint drills runs aground

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:17:38 +0000

Laoag City (CNN Philippines, July 14) — Philippine authorities will try to retrieve a decommissioned Navy replenishment tanker that ran aground while being towed in rough waters in Bataan on Friday. In a statement, the Philippine Navy said three civilian personnel on board the retired BRP Lake Caliraya were \”all in good condition,\” adding that

The post Decommissioned Navy ship to be used as target in US-PH joint drills runs aground appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

Increased number’ of US military aircraft due to bilateral drills – PAF

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:34:36 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 11) — The presence of US military aircraft in the country is due to bilateral exercises between Manila and Washington, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) clarified on Tuesday. \”We have an increased number of aircraft which are participating in our Cope Thunder 23-2 exercises, which is ongoing,\” said PAF spokesperson

The post Increased number’ of US military aircraft due to bilateral drills – PAF appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

US Coast Guard chief eyes wider ties with western Pacific allies

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:14:35 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 31) — Aside from its armed forces, the United States looks forward to bolstering the presence of its coast guard as a “partner of choice” in the western Pacific amid China’s persistent aggressive moves in the region’s seas. \”We welcome the opportunity to work with allies and partners, and help

The post US Coast Guard chief eyes wider ties with western Pacific allies appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

CPP denounces additional EDCA sites on NPA’s 54th anniversary

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:19:53 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 29) — Communist guerrillas are denouncing the expanded access of American troops in the country as they mark their 54th anniversary on Wednesday, calling also on members to continue the armed struggle. In a statement on Tuesday, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said the decades-long war of its

The post CPP denounces additional EDCA sites on NPA’s 54th anniversary appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

PH to get 2 newly decommissioned US patrol ships

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:35:50 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 29) — The Philippines will acquire two newly decommissioned patrol ships from the United States Navy. The US Naval Forces Central Command on Tuesday retired the nearly three decades old USS Monsoon and USS Chinook during a ceremony in its base in Bahrain.The vessels are the last two Cyclone-class patrol

The post PH to get 2 newly decommissioned US patrol ships appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.

Authorities searching for those behind Lanao del Sur gov’s ambush

David Santos, CNN Philippines — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:50:15 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 20) — The region-wide manhunt for those behind the Feb. 17 ambush of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Adiong Jr. continues as security forces eye different armed groups in the area as possible culprits. Officials have been urging local residents and their families to either provide information on the

The post Authorities searching for those behind Lanao del Sur gov’s ambush appeared first on newswatchplus.ph.