The Department of National Defense (DND) has thrown its support behind Australia’s new defense strategy, signaling deeper security ties as tensions persist across the Indo-Pacific region. In a statement on Thursday, April 16, DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. welcomed the release of...
Beyond being widely recognized for its shoe industry, the Marikina City government has opened a heritage building to preserve and promote the city’s broader cultural identity and history, ensuring that its traditions are passed on to future generations. On Thursday, April 16, the three-story...
Amid soaring fuel prices, the Marikina local government is set to offer more than just "Libreng sakay" (Free rides) to commuters, as it will use eco-friendly, solar-powered e-jeeps to make daily travel easier for residents. “Para makatulong sa araw-araw na biyahe ng ating mga kababayan,...
As this year’s graduation season comes amid rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of basic goods, the local government of Marikina will cover all graduation expenses for around 8,000 graduating students to help ease the burden on families. The initiative covers all graduating students from...
The Philippines and France have officially signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), a landmark pact that provides a legal framework for large-scale military cooperation and joint exercises between the two countries. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....
Adequate funding is needed to acquire a “minimum impact” fleet of multi-role fighter jets (MRF) under the Armed Forces of the Philippines ' (AFP) modernization program, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. And if there is not enough budget, DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has dismissed a reported claim by the Chinese Embassy that a 1990 document excludes Scarborough Shoal from the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), calling it part of a broader pattern of lies. “That letter is not binding...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, March 17, rejected social media rumors that a so‑called “third force” is planning to overthrow the government and seize power from the administration of President Marcos Jr. DND Secretary...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, March 17, said lessons from escalating missile and drone attacks in the Middle East point to urgent gaps in the country’s own defense posture, particularly on interception capability, supply chains, and fuel reserves....
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro announced the launch of the "Padyak Papasok: Bike to Work Marikina” initiative on Monday, March 16, to promote active mobility and energy conservation, particularly fuel, as the country continues to grapple with the significant hike in fuel prices due to the...
Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro, together with First District Rep. Marcy Teodoro, highlighted the city’s continuing efforts to strengthen flood mitigation measures during the inspection visit of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon at the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, March 3, dismissed fears that the Philippines could be pulled into a burgeoning conflict between the United States, a treaty ally of Manila, and Iran. In an interview, Teodoro labeled such concerns as “unfounded”...
