Florante S. Solmerin, Author at Manila Standard

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March 31, 2016, 12:01 AM

THE Philippines has contracted Anglo-Italian defense contractor Augusta Westland to deliver two anti-submarine helicopters,...

March 29, 2016, 12:01 AM

The Philippine Navy has received three decommissioned Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels from the...

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March 22, 2016, 12:01 AM

ASIDE from 4,904 troops, the United States will also deploy multiple rocket launchers during...

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March 22, 2016, 12:01 AM

TWO young army lieutenants will be conferred the two top military decorations when the...

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March 19, 2016, 12:01 AM

AT least eight Abu Sayyaf members were slain while 22 others, including Abu Sayyaf...

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January 6, 2016, 12:01 AM

THE military said Tuesday it was trying to verify reports that three suspected Filipino jihadists were...

January 4, 2016, 12:01 AM

CLASHES between government troops and communist rebels are expected to resume as the truce...

Florante S. Solmerin