Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri expressed his belief that developing a robust local defense industry would strengthen the Philippine defense posture tenfold and ultimately minimize its reliance on procuring foreign military equipment. (MB file photo) Zubiri stated this as the...
Due to the confidential nature of the details behind the resupply missions to the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, it remains unclear why it took the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) more or less 12 hours to rescue the injured Navy personnel. In the middle of the hearing of...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that the recent Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal incident was a "deliberate aggressive action" and not a misunderstanding or accident. Department of National Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro on Tuesday, June 25, 2024,...
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution calling for an inquiry, in aid of legislation, with the end goal of informing the public all about the 39th United States (US)- Philippines Balikatan Exercise's success, gains, prospects, and opportunities. Padilla said that he wants to ensure...
Senator Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution to investigate, in aid of legislation, the alleged unauthorized wiretapping of the Chinese Embassy in Manila on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM). In a press conference on Wednesday, May 15, Tolentino said the...
Like our ancestors, Filipinos today should stand by the country against oppression amid unacceptable threats. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement during the 82nd commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday, April 9, where he labeled...
For Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, the appointment of Gilbert Teodoro Jr. as chief of the Department of National Defense (DND) once again, came at a very opportune time amid the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (Senate PRIB photo)...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Tuesday, June 6 said he is optimistic on the appointment of Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro as the secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). National Security Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. attends the Senate Committee on Foreign...
Sixteen years ago, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was named as the youngest ever to become the country’s defense chief at the age of 43. Now, he is back to lead the Department of National Defense (DND) amid new security challenges in the region and a shift of focus in military operations from internal...
After a year of keeping the post vacant, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named lawyer Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. as Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND), Malacañang said. *OFFICIAL DEFENSE CHIEF - President Marcos names lawyer Gilbert Teodoro as the permanent...
Malacañang said no appointment was issued yet for a new secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND), even though congratulatory messages circulated online. *Former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro (File)* Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said this after Filipino netizens...
The four new bases in the Philippines where US troops will have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) will allow forces of both countries to "seamlessly" address various challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The US Department of Defense made the remark on Monday...
