The National Security Council (NSC) welcomed “with great enthusiasm and optimism” the latest results of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023 which showed that the Philippines was ranked as the 18 th most affected country by terrorism out of 163 nations last year, down from Top 10 in 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...
The restriction of several websites that are being linked by the government to the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) is “a win” for the Philippines, outgoing National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. declared Wednesday,...
Outgoing National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. requested the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to shut down at least 25 websites that are linked to the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), it was revealed...
Political scientist Clarita Carlos has been nominated by President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to serve as the National Security Adviser (NSA) and director general of the National Security Council (NSC) of his incoming Cabinet. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (left) meets with retired...
The United States on Friday (Thursday night in Washington, D.C.) announced that it will provide an additional $11.3 million (approximately P562 million) in additional COVID-19 assistance to the Philippines. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gave this assurance to visiting Philippine officials...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, Sept. 9 criticized President Duterte’s move to appoint Antonio Parlade, Jr. to the National Security Council (NSC), saying it would cause national insecurity and instability. “I do not understand at all why President Duterte is so committed to recycling...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday, Sept. 9 said he has no qualms about President Duterte’s prerogative to appoint Antonio Parlade Jr. as National Security Council Deputy Director-General. After all, Parlade can still be held accountable for his actions under the country’s existing...
National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) Spokesperson Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. is now the deputy director-general of the National Security Council (NSC). Newly-installed NSC Deputy Director-General Antonio Parlade Jr. (File photo/ PCOO) Parlade's appointment to the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, August 16 vowed to continue pressing the National Security Council (NSC) to conduct a security audit on Dito Telecommunity, the country’s third player in the telecommunications industry, amid spying concerns. Hontiveros said she would not be surprised if...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday expressed frustration at the government’s lack of attention to calls to conduct a security audit on Dito Telecommunity, saying the National Security Council (NSC) should pursue one in the interest of the Filipino people. Hontiveros reiterated the entry of Dito...
It seems the proposed reunion of President Duterte with former presidents to tackle issues pertaining to the West Philippine Sea issue may no longer take place. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, there was no urgency for the...
