Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, dismissed China’s claim that the Philippines was at fault for the recent collision between two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying he would not dignify what he...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to ramp up joint activities with the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Manila and Tokyo comes into force in September. Speaking at the ceremonial exchange of notes for the RAA’s entry into force at...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday, Aug. 11, condemned China’s reckless maneuvers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) that resulted in the collision of its two vessels while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship. In a statement, the DND backed the PCG and called out China’s...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was among the most trusted and best performing government agencies in the country, according to a recent survey, and no less than Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed satisfaction, saying the public’s confidence...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. commended India’s firm stance against China as a model for balancing diplomacy and defense, stressing that “soft power” must be backed by “hard power” to safeguard national interests. Teodoro underscored the importance...
The Philippines and United States are exploring additional avenues for defense cooperation and deeper engagement in multilateral security partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. Senior officials from the Department of National Defense (DND) and Joint United States Military Assistance Group...
The Philippines and United States held a joint simulation exercise on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR) to improve their interoperability in transporting calamity aid to communities when a disaster strikes. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. urged the Congress to amend the law mandating the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), citing the rapid pace of technological...
Proactive disaster risk reduction and a whole-of-government approach in responding to increasingly frequent and intense natural calamities are key pillars under the administration of President Marcos Jr. Thus, said Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary and National Disaster Risk Reduction...
Key military locations under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and United States are now being utilized to bolster the country’s humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations amid the lingering effects of Tropical Storm Crising and the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. still enjoys the trust and confidence of President Marcos amid accusations that he has dual citizenship, Malacañang said. "Secretary Gibo still enjoys the trust and confidence of the President," Palace Press Officer and...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. denied allegations that he violated the Philippine Constitution for supposedly holding dual citizenship while serving in the government, alluding that the “smear campaign” could be connected to his strong disapproval of...
