(Concept art from Duke Frasco's Facebook) House Deputy Speaker Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco wants the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to start using helicopters in their firefighting operations. To explore this...
President Marcos is expected to discuss with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) India’s offer to provide seven helicopters it could use for rescue and humanitarian efforts during disasters. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential...
Noting that time is of the essence especially during disasters, Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves used helicopters in sending relief goods to families affected by the recent floods and landslides in Misamis Occidenta (Office of Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves) “Several...
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez has made it clear that there was no pressure that came from the US when the ​Philippines decided to cancel its helicopter deal with Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine. Instead, it was only a "practical thing" for the country to...
Airbus expects to maintain its 60 percent share of the Philippines' growing market for military and parapublic helicopters. Airbus Helicopters Philippines Managing Director, Charlie Simpson made the announcement Tuesday, April 26, in a virtual briefing in advance of the Asian Defence & Security...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking forward to the completion of the procurement of amphibious armored combat vehicles and attack helicopters from Turkey to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) DND...
