The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking forward to the cordial conclusion of the termination of its P12.797-billion helicopter acquisition project with Russia. Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (File photo) The DND, under the leadership of Officer in Charge...
Three years since it was last held, the Philippines officially resumed its bilateral military dialogue with Japan recently, signaling the conduct of more activities between the two Asian countries to enhance their defense and security, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Monday, Oct. 24....
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan is proposing an easy way out for the Philippines regarding its cancelled order for 16 Russian military heavy-lift helicopters worth a total of P12.7 billion. The Russian flag (Unsplash) Before the cancellation, the Philippines had...
After getting much hyped during the previous administration, it might take a while before the Department of National Defense (DND) acquires a submarine. A submarine's periscope and other antennas are seen breaking the Pacific's surface with BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) in the background during the...
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo and Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary and officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. have been named adopted sons of Kalinga. DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo (left) and DND officer-in-charge Senior...
Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. met the defense ministers of Japan and Australia in Hawaii last week to discuss how to further deepen the Philippines' respective bilateral relations with the friendly nations. Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Department of National Defense (DND) returned 17.5 hectares of disputed land to Cebu government on Monday, Oct. 3, ending over a decade of legal battle. (L-R) Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr., Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn...
The Philippines is urging all concerned nations to exercise restraint and diplomacy amid the escalating tension between Taiwan and China even as it expressed concern on the possible breakout of war in the Taiwan Strait, Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. said....
The Philippines’ defense and security engagement with the United States continues to be a key pillar of the two countries’ bilateral relations, Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. said. Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose...
Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong has tested positive for Covid-19, it was revealed Wednesday, Sept. 28. Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (File photo) "This is to inform you that Dir. Arsenio R. Andolong, Defense Communications Service...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday, September 27 scored the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for using some soldiers to work as household workers. Tulfo urged the two agencies to stop the practice during the Senate finance sub-committee’s hearing on...
The Philippines is still in the process of terminating its arms procurement deal with Russia and has formed a committee to facilitate the recovery of the P1.9-billion the government gave the supplier as advance payment. Defense Secretary Jose Faustino Jr. disclosed this during the Senate finance...
