The Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) 2022, which is the 4th Asian Defense and Security, Crisis & Disaster Management Exhibition and Conference, opened at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines recently, drawing delegates from military organizations, dignitaries, government...
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...
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...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana expressed hope on Saturday, Feb. 26, that Russia and Ukraine will be able to solve their differences amicably, saying he “cares” for both countries. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has the world’s defense and military leaders’ undivided attention but the Philippines took on a neutral stance while closely monitoring the development in Eastern Europe. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense)...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday, Feb. 22, finally signed contract for the acquisition of 32 additional units of S70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). (Courtesy of Department of National Defense) The choppers will be procured from Polish aircraft...
The United States said the recent turnover of four Cessna 172 Skylark planes to the Philippine Naval Air Wing is part of its commitment to invest in the country's further development. (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines) The US turned over on Friday, Feb. 10, the brand new planes to the...
The Philippines and China appeared to set aside their territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for a moment as the Department of National Defense (DND) officially received the first batch of a military grant with a total worth of RMB (Renminbi) 130 million or P1 billion from the East...
