DND Secretary Gibo Teodoro (Facebook) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. has sought the House of Representatives' support for the funding of two key infrastructure development projects on Pag-asa Island. This, after...
Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippines is far from "war footing" when it comes to the situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Thus, said Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. as he...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. (Screenshot from YouTube live) China's issuance of a map detailing its new 10-dash line claim late last month proves its "expansionist agenda". Thus, said Department of National...
DND Secretary Gibo Teodoro, flag of China (Facebook. Unsplash) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. admitted that the Philippines "needs" China in the economic front, but regretted the "problem" being caused by the latter's territorial...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday, Aug. 31, said he is hopeful that the Philippine armed forces can refocus on protecting the country against external forces in the wake of continuous geopolitical issues after it ends the decades-long insurgency. National Security...
Military personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Armed Forces train together during the Exercise Balikatan. (MANILA BULLETIN photo) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized the importance of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and United...
​The United States Embassy in Manila marked on Wednesday, Aug. 30, the 72nd anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the US. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said Washington remains "firm in our ironclad commitment to our alliance and...
The Philippines intends to seek defense and security alliances with European countries, including the United Kingdom, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has told a visiting British official. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets UK Foreign Secretary James Spencer Cleverly in...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. hands over a token to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Chief Gen. Angus Campbell during the latter's courtesy visit at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Aug. 29, 2023. (Photo by AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has witnessed the "movie-like" amphibious and land operation (ALON) bilateral training between the Philippines, United States, and Australia , which he said was "extremely important" amid volatility in the region. "Para tayong nanood ng sine (It felt like...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are expected to discuss further security and defense cooperation between their countries when the latter visits Manila next month. More than 2000 Philippines and Australian Defense Forces with U.S. Marine Corps...
Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri on Monday, August 21, said government procurement reforms should lead to the expedited purchase of defense equipment the country needs to protect its territory, especially from the illegal incursions of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senate...
