The local government of Marikina on Saturday, July 19, prepared for the expected impact of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) "Crising" by implementing advanced prepositioning measures to ensure the safety of Marikeños. Related story: ...
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...
With language being one of the biggest barriers to working abroad, the local government of Marikina has launched a free six-month Nihongo training program to help students and fresh graduates get global job opportunities. The program was launched in partnership with Sakai Town, Japan and Onodera...
Hundreds of members of the Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines (ARRAPI) from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on Monday expressed support for Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. following a report that he holds a Maltese passport. They slammed the report as...
The Department of National Defense (DND) clarified Monday, July 14, that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has renounced his Maltese passport following accusations that he has dual citizenship and is not qualified to hold public office. In a statement, DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio...
The national government reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling in the face of continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), nine years since the country secured the historic victory against China. The Department of National Defense (DND)...
Mayor Maan Teodoro said on Wednesday, July 9, that the local government is prepared for the rainy season, with continuous dredging in the Marikina River and ongoing drainage declogging operations to ensure the proper flow of water and prevent flooding. Teodoro said that during her first week as...
The Philippines and New Zealand are seeking to establish joint military training under the framework of their defense cooperation agreement which could ultimately lead to the expansion of the “Squad”. The Department of National Defense (DND) revealed that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he remains undaunted by China’s sanctions targeting former senator Francis Tolentino due to his firm stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Teodoro, another vocal critic of China, said Beijing’s decision to bar...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed doubts on China’s intent to lead the signing of a treaty that establishes a nuclear weapon-free Southeast Asia. Teodoro said that China should show its sincerity first by denuclearizing its country and be subjected to...
The multi-role fighters (MRFs) that would be procured by the Department of National Defense (DND) for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) should be equipped with the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. The PAF, which celebrated its 78th...
