Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. rallied personnel of the Philippine Army (PA) to maintain their integrity and keep the organization “clean” so they can fulfill their sworn duties to serve and protect the nation and the Filipino people. (L-R) Armed Forces of the...
Newly-appointed Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday, January 17 confirmed there were indeed “rumblings” within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) but clarified that is was due to the "unintended consequences" brought about by the enactment of the new law that set fixed terms...
ZURICH, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that expertise and seniority were the reasons behind his most recent appointments. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. Marcos said this on his way to Davos, Switzerland, for the 2023 World Economic Forum. In an interview...
Three senior officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with a rank of major general (two-star) were promoted to the next higher rank on Thursday, Jan. 12. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Andres Centino (Photo: AFP) AFP Chief of Staff, Gen. Andres Centino...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. has raised concerns on the implementation of a new law which gives senior military officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) a fixed tour-of-duty, saying some of its provisions could pose a problem that may lead to...
In an apparent show of solidarity, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. chaired Thursday, Jan. 12, the first ever command conference of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) this year following a week of controversies and change in leadership in the two...
Amid recent controversies that saw the resignation of several officials, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary-designate Carlito Galvez Jr. has appealed to ranking defense officials to “stay in place” and keep the department intact. Department of National Defense (DND)...
After a weekend during which a new Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff was appointed, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has asked retired General Carlito Galvez Jr. to serve as secretary of national defense. These twin moves serve to restore a sense of equanimity in the security sector....
Following the resignation of Jose Faustino Jr. as the officer-in-charge of the Department of National Defense (DND), several high-ranking officials of the DND will tender their resignation, a defense spokesperson confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 10. Jose Faustino Jr. (Courtesy of RTVM livestream) DND...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Tuesday, January 10 said he does not see any problem with newly appointed Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr, being confirmed by the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA). "The record of General / Secretary...
The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed on Monday, Jan. 9, the appointment of retired military general Carlito Galvez Jr. as its new head. President Marcos shakes hand with incoming Defense Sec. Carlito Galvez after the latter accepted the President's offer for the position (Photo...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has designated Carlito Galvez Jr., the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, to serve as Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). This came after the President accepted the resignation of DND Officer-in-Charge Jose...