http://pdsp.net Social Democrats Mon, 17 May 2010 03:49:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 16 May 2010 “I can't thank you enough for performing such a good job.” Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales yesterday thanked the Armed Forces of the Philippines for doing a very good job in the recently conducted national and local elections, the first ever automated poll in the country. Speaking during the Change of ... http://pdsp.net/?p=564 23 April 2010 IS the Arroyo government into “11th hour” preparations for acquisitions under the Armed Forces modernization program? Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales’ quick answer is yes. “Yes, we are rushing what we can still do under the AFP modernization program in our very limited time left.  Aren’t we, Filipinos, known to be ... http://pdsp.net/?p=563 18 April 2010 AMID the current confused political environment, fundamental institutions in the country like the Armed Forces of the Philippines must remain strong and ready to safeguard democracy. Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales stressed this point on Friday in his welcome address to the 250-strong 85th Infantry Battalion deployed in Masbate to ... http://pdsp.net/?p=562 18 April 2010 MEMBERS of the international defense community will be coming to the country to observe the conduct of the Armed Forces during the first ever automated national Philippine elections in May. Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales made this disclosure this week during a joint command conference of senior military and police ... http://pdsp.net/?p=561 28 March 2010 AMIDST the current power crisis in Mindanao and fears of poll failure, the National Disaster Coordinating Council is taking steps to ensure that the automated elections in May will not be disrupted by power outages. NDCC chair and Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales yesterday announced that he called a meeting ... http://pdsp.net/?p=560 28 March 2010 EMPHASIZING the “pivotal role” of the Armed Forces in the country today, Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales in two recent occasions challenged the AFP to “keep the nation together” and to play its part in “(making) the country First World.” “In these critical times, when our institutions are challenged and ... http://pdsp.net/?p=559 25 March 2010 It is unfortunate that so much noise has been made on the recent departure of Undersecretary Ariston delos Reyes from the National Defense Department—an otherwise part of the normal process of Malacanang making appointments and terminating the same anytime it deems necessary. Usec Delos Reyes was appointed presidential assistant ... http://pdsp.net/?p=557 21 March 2010 DEFENSE Secretary and National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales yesterday dismissed fears of a failure of election that could possibly lead to President Arroyo’s prolonged stay in power. “Let’s not talk about failure of election. COMELEC does not see any possibility of such occurrence, and we believe COMELEC in that,” ... http://pdsp.net/?p=556 19 March 2010 DEFENSE Secretary Norberto Gonzales has pushed the upgrading of the Armed Forces’ capability by reviving a US$ 13.1-million project for the acquisition of 18 new SF 260 trainer aircraft for the Philippine Air Force military pilot training. Gonzales yesterday announced his approval of an amended contract for the supply ... http://pdsp.net/?p=555 THE DEFENSE and military establishments are working 24/7 to jump-start the long-dreamed-of modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines now that it is already possible. Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales made this announcement on Friday during the Philippine Army change of command ceremony in Camp Bonifacio which he presided. Gonzales said President ... http://pdsp.net/?p=554