The defense departments of the Philippines and Thailand have reiterated their dedication to adhere to the provisions of a 1997 military agreement to revitalize their longstanding defense relations, it was announced on Monday, July 3. *(Photo: Thailand Ministry of Defence) * Department of National...
Forty-one Filipino veterans were awarded the United States Congressional Gold Medal on Friday, July 30, as a testament to the service and bravery of soldiers and guerillas during the World War II. *(Photo: DND) * The medals were given to 14 living veterans and the families of 27 posthumous...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing support from Japan to develop the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program. (L-R) *Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Photo: DND) * DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....
It is time to increase the subsistence allowance of all officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and of all commissioned and non-commissioned personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) from P150 to P250 per day....
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. assured Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. of his support after the latter was reinstated as the head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU). *Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (File...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said that the proposal to elevate the West Philippine Sea (WPS) case against China to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) should be carefully studied. *(File photo) * Speaking to reporters on Monday, June 26,...
The government is carefully studying the request of the United States to the Philippines to temporarily house around 50,000 Afghan refugees as the legality of the issue must first be established, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said. *Department of...
Forty newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were sworn in by the Commander-in-Chief, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Monday, June 19. *(Photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) * Promoted were 24 generals from the...
The Philippines is enhancing its defense and military cooperation with Cambodia and Singapore by engaging in top-level meetings and affirming their commitment to previous arrangements. *(L-R) * *Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) Deputy Chief of Staff * *Maj. Gen. Oum Dina and Philippine Army (PA) Chief...
Several government agencies on Friday, June 16 raised concerns that members of the Taliban and other “splinter groups” would revive their propaganda once the Philippines gives in to the United States’ request for the government to temporarily house Afghan nationals in the country. ...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is preparing for a long-term response action amid the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano which could last for “three months or more.” *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. speaks during a situational briefing on the status of Mayon...
War veterans should be cared for to the best way possible as a sign of gratitude for their service to the country. *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. graces the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day at the Mausoleo de los Veteranos de...
