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JICA and GOP sign agreement for ODA on maritime safety
December 16, 2013
https://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/office/topics/news/131216.html
December 14 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a 18.732 billion Japanese Yen loan agreement with the Government of the Philippines to further boost maritime safety and enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
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The ODA loan project involves the construction of ten 40-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRVs) that is set to augment the Philippine Coast Guard Fleet operations. The said MRRVs are expected to contribute to maritime safety, maritime law enforcement, monitoring, pollution control, disaster response, and among others. Advanced shipbuilding technologies from Japan will be adopted in the construction of the vessels. Further, the project would also involve human resource development of PCG to improve skills in operating and maintaining the MRRVs.
"This initiative combines enhancing the Philippine capability on search and rescue responsibilities with disaster response and maritime safety. Since the Philippines is an archipelago, maritime safety is critical to the country's socio-economic development," said Takahiro Sasaki, JICA Chief Representative in the Philippines.
JICA and GOP sign agreement for ODA on maritime safety
December 16, 2013
https://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/office/topics/news/131216.html
December 14 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a 18.732 billion Japanese Yen loan agreement with the Government of the Philippines to further boost maritime safety and enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
< Edited >
The ODA loan project involves the construction of ten 40-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRVs) that is set to augment the Philippine Coast Guard Fleet operations. The said MRRVs are expected to contribute to maritime safety, maritime law enforcement, monitoring, pollution control, disaster response, and among others. Advanced shipbuilding technologies from Japan will be adopted in the construction of the vessels. Further, the project would also involve human resource development of PCG to improve skills in operating and maintaining the MRRVs.
"This initiative combines enhancing the Philippine capability on search and rescue responsibilities with disaster response and maritime safety. Since the Philippines is an archipelago, maritime safety is critical to the country's socio-economic development," said Takahiro Sasaki, JICA Chief Representative in the Philippines.
JICA and GOP sign agreement for ODA on maritime safety
December 16, 2013
https://www.jica.go.jp/philippine/english/office/topics/news/131216.html
December 14 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a 18.732 billion Japanese Yen loan agreement with the Government of the Philippines to further boost maritime safety and enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
< Edited >
The ODA loan project involves the construction of ten 40-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRVs) that is set to augment the Philippine Coast Guard Fleet operations. The said MRRVs are expected to contribute to maritime safety, maritime law enforcement, monitoring, pollution control, disaster response, and among others. Advanced shipbuilding technologies from Japan will be adopted in the construction of the vessels. Further, the project would also involve human resource development of PCG to improve skills in operating and maintaining the MRRVs.
"This initiative combines enhancing the Philippine capability on search and rescue responsibilities with disaster response and maritime safety. Since the Philippines is an archipelago, maritime safety is critical to the country's socio-economic development," said Takahiro Sasaki, JICA Chief Representative in the Philippines.
The 2017 PNP Capital Outlay has an entry for "Acquisition of Brand New Rotary Twin Engine Turbine Aircraft" with a budget of PHP 545,000,000.
http://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/GAA/GAA2017/VolumeI/DILG/F.pdfQuote24 Oct, 2012, Source: Police Aviation News
One of the highlight presentations of the Tangent Link POLICE AVIATION event held in the Prince Hotel & Residence in central Kuala Lumpur this week was that given by Police Senior Superintendent Joselito F Salido of the Philippine National Police [PNP].
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The PNP is seeking six twin engine light utility helicopters with a minimum of 10 seats, nine single engine 7-8 seat helicopters, a fixed wing transport type with a 40 seat capacity and flight simulators to enhance the flying skills of the pilots.
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Although not indicative of the final selection it is known that the PNP has already considered the Bell 412 and Eurocopter EC145 but remains open minded on the final selection of the initial type purchase.Quote25 Nov, 2015 Source: Philstar.com
The PNP also needs a bigger helicopter model called the Eurocopter for its operations, but Drilon said this would have to be funded in the 2017 national budget.
Wondering if this is true, or if still true?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1BPPyvducY (Published on 5 Jan 2017)
K. Davila: You are eyeing a PHP 200 billion supplementary budget for a National Broadband Network.
Sec. Diokno: Alam mo, we might submit a supplementary budget kasi MARAMING hindi nagastos si... yung past administration. And so we have funding for very important projects. Sabi ko ang kundisyon diyan, this are for completion of existing projects (existing naman ang Revised AFP Mod. Prog. hehehe) para wala ng problema sa Right-of-Way mga ganoon.
P200-B excess cash (January 5, 2017)
State coffers are holding excess cash of at least P200 billion, thanks to former president Benigno Aquino III, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said yesterday.
Diokno said the government has a cash surplus because of prudent spending by the previous administration. He said President Duterte would seek authority from Congress to spend the extra cash in the form of a supplemental budget. Diokno added that the additional budget proposal would soon be submitted to the House of Representatives, where money-related and tax measures originate.
He pointed out that he would like the excess money spent “for the completion of existing projects like seaports and airports.” For instance, he said the Bicol International Airport is in need of additional funds. Diokno admitted that part of the extra cash would be used to build a broadband network for the national government and its agencies.
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:12 AM August 24, 2016https://business.inquirer.net/213957/aquino-regime-underspent-p1t
The Aquino administration failed to spend a total of P1 trillion in appropriations, resulting in “huge” lost economic opportunities to improve infrastructure and create jobs, Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said.
As for the Duterte administration, Diokno told the House appropriations committee last Monday that there would be no underspending in the next six years.
In a text message, Diokno said that the P1 trillion in funds left unspent by the previous administration reflected lost opportunities that were “huge in terms of jobs lost and economic opportunities if the infrastructure projects were started and completed.”
This is from www.offshorepatrolasia.com as presented by the PCG during the Annual OPV Asia Pacific
"Three Circular of Requirements of the PCG:"
* 15-25 meter vessel
* 35-45 meter vessel
* 80-125 meter vessel (OPV)
"Need to acquire the following surface assets: two (2) 100-meter high endurance vessels, 13 30-56 meter multi-role response vessels, four (4) buoy tenders and 20 fast assault/interdiction crafts." - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) document, July 2011
