‘Aghon’ intensifies as gov’t rushes aid

Severe Tropical Storm “Aghon” (international name: Ewiniar) intensified on Sunday off the eastern coast of the Philippines, threatening provinces in northern Luzon region with fierce winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding,

Philippines receives two delayed T129 combat helicopters

MERSIN, Turkey — The Philippines took delivery of the last two of six T129 combat helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries, the company announced this week, about a year behind the anticipated schedule. The acquisition is part of the Philippines’ Horizon 2 program to modernize its armed forces.