The defense cooperation between long-time allies Philippines and United States remains ironclad especially at a time where nations should work together to maintain peace and stability amid the continuing geopolitical tension in the region. *Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Photo: Department...
The Pentagon has renewed its call for the Philippines to bolster its military ties with Japan and Australia as China continues its maneuvers in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the recommendation to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gibo...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is aiming to fully eradicate the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), despite the military’s transition from internal security operations (ISO) to external defense. *Ranking officials from the Armed...
The defense departments of the Philippines and Thailand have reiterated their dedication to adhere to the provisions of a 1997 military agreement to revitalize their longstanding defense relations, it was announced on Monday, July 3. *(Photo: Thailand Ministry of Defence) * Department of National...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing support from Japan to develop the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program. (L-R) *Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Photo: DND) * DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....
* India has offered the Philippines help in bolstering its defense capability through the acquisition of naval assets and expansion of maritime training. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on June...
The government is carefully studying the request of the United States to the Philippines to temporarily house around 50,000 Afghan refugees as the legality of the issue must first be established, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said. *Department of...
The Philippines and France have discussed ways to explore more areas of defense cooperation as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo sat down with a French admiral for Asia-Pacific on an official visit to Manila. - - - Manalo met on Tuesday Rear Admiral Geoffroy...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday, June 22, said that the country’s “best defense” against online scammers are “knowledgeable consumers” who are able to determine scam methods. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) In a...
The Philippines is enhancing its defense and military cooperation with Cambodia and Singapore by engaging in top-level meetings and affirming their commitment to previous arrangements. *(L-R) * *Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) Deputy Chief of Staff * *Maj. Gen. Oum Dina and Philippine Army (PA) Chief...
The Marcos administration should seek payment from the United States government for their use of the existing sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa suggested on Sunday, June 11. Sen. Ronald...
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. applauded the Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, June 11, for passing an audit on its quality management system (QMS) under the certification of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). *(Courtesy of Department of...
