The Department of National Defense (DND) commemorated Labor Day on Sunday, May 1, with renewed hopes that all Filipinos will have an equitable access to dignified work as there remains an “imbalance of opportunities” for some. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) DND Secretary Delfin...
The proposed legislation which seeks to provide a fixed term for key officers of the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) will likely be enacted into law by President Duterte before he leaves his office in June, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. Lt. Gen. Romeo...
Austal, an Australian shipbuilding company and defense primer contractor, is still keen to work with the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) procurement program of the Department of National Defense (DND) for the Philippine Navy (PN). Dave Shiner, regional director of Austal Asia. (Photo by MARTIN...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana challenged the United States government on Good Friday, April 15, to provide the details of the reports of human rights abuses allegedly perpetrated by state security forces in the Philippines. Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. (right),...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana condemned the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), for its atrocities to the Filipino people as it marks its 53rd founding anniversary on Tuesday, March 29. (File photo / MANILA...
Senatorial candidate Gilbert Teodoro on Friday said the country’s foreign policy should be handled by career experts. Teodoro, a former secretary of the Department of National Defense, said he believes the Philippine’s foreign policy would be more stable if it is handled by career professionals...
The worsening military invasion of Russia in Ukraine became the central topic of discussion between Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and European Union (EU) Ambassador to the ASEAN and concurrent EU Special Envoy to Myanmar Igor Driesmans recently. Defense Secretary...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, March 15, that it remains firm in its resolve to be loyal to the Constitution and duly constituted authorities. Former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) spokesperson...
The Department of National Defense’s (DND) procurement of 17 units of Russian-made Mil Mi-17 heavy lift helicopters will push through even amid the latter’s ongoing military invasion in Ukraine. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) DND Secretary...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced Wednesday, March 9, that there will be no impact on the country’s national security if the reported takeover of an abandoned shipyard in Subic Bay, Zambales by a United States private equity firm will push through. Overview...
Filipino fishermen shouldn't be left behind by the private sector as far as senatorial candidate Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro is concerned. (Fredrik Ohlander/ Unsplash) Teodoro on Wednesday, March 2 encouraged the private sector to partner up with local fishermen and include them in their value chain in...
Philippine embassies located in different parts of the world should be turned into the main sellers of Philippine tourism in a bid to promote the country as a prime tourist destination. Boracay, arguably the crown jewel of Philippine tourism. (Laimonas Keseriauskis/ Unsplash) Senatorial candidate...
