Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense Iwamoto Tsuyohito visited the country and paid a courtesy call on top defense and military officials as both countries look to establish stronger cooperation in the field of security. Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense of Japan Vice Minister...
Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge Jose Faustino Jr. issued Monday, July 18, a 10-point agenda which shall serve as his guidelines to align the department’s policies with the present administration’s promise of a “stronger and better Philippines.” Department of National...
The Department of National Defense (DND) under the leadership of Officer in Charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. is conducting a review of procurement contracts made by the past administration but an official bared Thursday, July 14, that it was a “customary” procedure and not held because of...
After recovering from Covid-19, Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge Jose Faustino Jr. officially reported to work on Wednesday, July 6, and personally visited the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Department of...
Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge Jose Faustino Jr. strongly condemned on Wednesday, July 6, the landmine blast allegedly perpetrated by communist rebels in Mapanas, Northern Samar which injured seven soldiers. Personnel od the 20th Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division of...
Secretary Delfin Lorenzana officially turned over his responsibilities as the head of the Department of National Defense (DND) to the new officer-in-charge, Jose Faustino Jr., in a virtual ceremony on Friday, July 1. Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of DND) DND OIC Jose Faustino Jr. (File...
The Philippines and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, June 29, to foster deeper collaboration between both countries in the field of defense and security. (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana...
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has cherished every moment of his life as President Duterte's go-to person in matters related to the country's defense and security. (Photo courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) Lorenzana said that he has "no regrets"...
The Department of National Defense's Government Arsenal (DND-GA) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) to broaden the country’s capability to manufacture arms and other advanced military technologies. Department of National Defense...
DAVAO CITY -- Vice President-elect Sara Duterte thanked the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the activation of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG). "Allow me to extend my gratitude to Department of National Defense...
Vice President-elect Sara Duterte on Saturday, June 25, lauded both the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the activation of a security group that will ensure her and her family’s safety and protection. Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the...
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Delfin Lorenzana expressed confidence on Saturday, June 25, that Clarita Carlos, the top security adviser of the incoming administration, will be able to lead the National Security Council (NSC) to greater heights. Incoming National Security...
