The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday, Aug. 22, announced the entry into force of the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) between the Philippines and Japan, a framework that allows the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro hit back at the Chinese Embassy in Manila for allegedly defending those behind the operation of a steel manufacturing company raided over alleged substandard products and hazardous workplace. Teodoro said the statement issued by the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, Aug. 16, told the Chinese Embassy to stop demanding explanations from the Philippine government regarding the arrest of Chinese nationals during a raid at a steel manufacturing company in Misamis Oriental, saying Beijing’s latest statement...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, Aug. 16, accused China of avoiding key questions again over the arrest and detention of Chinese nationals in the country. DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio Andolong rejected the Chinese Embassy’s response to Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro...
An additional P40 million has been earmarked this year to keep government-run clinics for Filipino veterans operating, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Friday, Aug. 14. Teodoro Jr. said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed the additional funding for...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday, Aug. 15, said China’s latest warning that Filipinos could “bear the brunt” of strained ties between the two countries amounted to a threat of retaliation against the broader Philippine population. Teodoro said...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro condemned the rounding up of around 100 Filipino workers in China, describing the action as a blackmail to cover-up for the illegal activities conducted by some Chinese in the country. Teodoro was referring to the report in a...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, recognized Japan’s contributions to the country’s defense and security efforts as the two countries move to expand their partnership under a shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Teodoro met...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, welcomed the Senate 's approval of agreements that will set the rules for military personnel from Canada and New Zealand joining exercises, training and disaster response activities in the Philippines. The DND said Senate...
Senator Risa Hontiveros is now pushing for a Senate inquiry into the supposed “provisional understanding” between the Philippine government and China regarding resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal. Hontiveros, in filing Senate Resolution No. 589, said there is a need for the public to know about...
The United States (US) on Monday, Aug. 10, asked its allies and partners in Asia to invest more heavily in their own defense as Washington expands its military posture in the Indo-Pacific region, saying stronger allies would make the US alliance network more sustainable and deterrence against...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday, Aug. 8, rejected China’s demand for the Philippines to abandon its position on Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), saying it would continue to exercise its sovereignty over the disputed maritime feature. DND spokesperson Asst....
