Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense cooperation "very soon" as more countries back Manila's position amid its territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was confirmed...
DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. delivers a speech during the joint DND-AFP New Year's Call on Jan. 12, 2024 at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. (Photo by AFP) The leadership of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted their traditional New Year's call...
The spoiled transfer of 39 million gallons of fuel from a United States military facility to Subic Bay, Zambales stirred controversy as progressive groups sought the Philippines and US governments to explain the "clandestine" work, fearing that it that might raise regional tension. Activist group "...
The Department of National Defense (DND) called on the public to support the security sector to help make the Philippines "stable, secure, and solid" in 2024. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. made the appeal in his New Year's Day message. "The Department of National Defense joins our people in...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins in the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument, Rizal Park in Manila on Dec. 30, 2023 to commemorate the 127th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. (Photo courtesy of AFP) The Department of National Defense (DND) encouraged...
The Department of National Defense (DND) assured the public that it remains on alert to ensure a peaceful and safe Christmas and New Year's day celebration for everyone. DND Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. made the remark in a video greeting released by the DND in time for the Christmas Day....
(L-R) Sebastien Lecornu, French Minister for the Armed Forces, and Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign a Letter of Intent on Dec. 2, 2023 in Taguig City for the planned establishment of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOFVA) between the two countries. (Photo...
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. (File photo) Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. is hoping that the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will be signed by both countries "as soon as possible" amid...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo by DND) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. appears to be reluctant in pushing for the conduct of a bilateral discussion between the governments of the Philippines and China concerning...
(L-R) Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo courtesy of DND) After concluding its joint patrol with the United States military in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippines kicked...
(L-R) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. shake hands with Japan’s State Minister of Defense Miyazawa Hiroyuki when they met during the sidelines of the 10th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia on Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo by DND)...
(Front to back) Philippine Navy vessels BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15), BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), and US Navy littoral combat ship USS Gabriel Gaffords (LCS-10) conduct tactical maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea on Nov. 23, 2023 as part of the Philippines-United States maritime cooperative...
