Likely Hermes 900 Drone of the PAF spotted in Cagayan De Oro

UAV Drone Spotted Flying Around in Uptown Cagayan de Oro 4K by Project LUPAD

A Drone resembling very much like the new Hermes 900 Drones of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) was spotted in Cagayan De Oro City early today, Monday, June 29, 2020.

If it is really the PAF’s Hermes 900 Drone, then it looks like they have already started deploying them in Mindanao.

As per previous reports coming from the PAF, it seems that the first 3 has already been delivered early this year (2020), and they are just waiting for the delivery of the remaining 6 aircraft.

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KT-1 Woongbi aircraft eyed as S-211 replacement

More details have come out from the South Korean News Agency News 1 of the possible sale by the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) of the KT-1 Woongbi aircraft to the Philippines.

First is that it is being eyed as a replacement for the S-211 Basic Jet Trainer (BJT) aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Next is that is expected to compete with the Czech Republic made L-39NG and American T-6C Texan II aircraft for the BJT role.

PN Ships around Pag-Asa Island during the Beaching Ramp Inauguration

Just some screenshots from a video taken by 24 Oras of Philippine Navy (PN) Ships around the Pag-Asa Island in the South China Sea (SCS) during the official inauguration there.

The first picture shows a Del Pilar class Vessel, could be the BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) and one of our World War Two (WW2) era Vessels, plus likely the BRP Ivatan (AT-298).

The second picture shows the BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39) Corvette, the Philippines’ first and only Pohang class Corvette as of now.

SOURCE: 24 Oras: Beaching Ramp sa Pagasa Island, nakumpleto na matapos ang halos 3 Taon

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PN Landing Dock Acquisition Update - June 25, 2020

Some updates on the acquisition of Landing Docks (LD) of the Philippine Navy (PN), first off is that the Bidding Process for two LDs has been delayed, it is currently at the Post Qualification (PQ) Stage. No news yet on when the process will resume.

The PN also is planning to acquire more LDs in the future, but there will be changes in the Ships based on feedback by the Crews of the Tarlac class LDs  of the PN.

SOURCE: Acquisition of 2 more Landing Docks halted due to Covid-19: Navy

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PAF could be planning a Big Event in Palawan to celebrate their Anniversary this year (2020)

Pagsasanay na ginagawa ng fighter jets ng Philippine Air Force, para saan nga ba? | TV Patrol by ABS-CBN Regional

It looks like the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is planning something big to celebrate their anniversary this year (2020) as they have been flying around their S-211 and FA-50PH Fighting Eagle aircraft over Puerto Princesa in Palawan and catching the attention of the Residents there.

According to the news report and as per the Maritime Industry Authority (MIA), the PAF will be conducting some sort of a live fire exercise off the Coast of Palawan today, Thursday, June 25, 2020, so watch out for that.

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Chico River Pump Irrigation Project resumes Construction

Work on the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project which is funded by China has resumed since last month (May 2020). The Project is expected to be completed by December 2021, but China is urging the Contractors to finish the Project earlier if possible.

Once completed, the Project is expected to irrigate 8,700 hectares of farmland in Cagayan and Kalinga Provinces, create Jobs for the local Community, improve Crop Yields through the increase of the multiple Crop index and benefit up to 4,350 Households in the area

SOURCE: Chinese Embassy Manila Official Facebook Page Post, 06/23/20 - 2044H

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Duterte wants to attend the Commissioning of the BRP Jose Rizal

President Rodrigo Duterte said that he wants to be present in the commissioning of the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) Frigate, and the Philippine Navy (PN) is exploring options for it.

As Duterte himself said during a recent televised address: "I read it one week ago na nandito na. I want to board just to see how good it is. Kindly arrange the time".

SOURCE: Navy studying options to have President Duterte attend new Frigate's commissioning

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