Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Monday, Jan. 23, that he does not mind whatever designation he gets as the head of the DND. President Marcos shakes hand with retired military general Carlito Galvez Jr. after the latter accepted the President's offer as the...
Filipinos must feel the presence and relevance of the Department of National Defense (DND) and one way of achieving this is by actively defending the country’s territory. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) DND Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. stressed this Monday, Jan. 23, amid the continuing...
There is a “high level” of ammunition wastage in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) is looking for ways to address the problem. (L-R) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Andres Centino; Department of National Defense...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. revealed Monday, Jan. 23, that the DND has suggested to legislators to remove the fixed term of senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as mandated by Republic Act No. 11709, a law enacted by President Ferdinand...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. rallied personnel of the Philippine Army (PA) to maintain their integrity and keep the organization “clean” so they can fulfill their sworn duties to serve and protect the nation and the Filipino people. (L-R) Armed Forces of the...
The Philippines is hosting a two-day dialogue with the US to discuss current challenges being faced by both countries and come up with ways to resolve them. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of National Defense (DND) are co-hosting the 10th Bilateral Strategic Dialogue...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said no significant damage or casualty was reported after a magnitude 7.3 offshore earthquake hit Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18. (PHIVOLCS) Diego Agustin Mariano, head of OCD joint information center, said only "weak" intensities were...
Some senators have expressed their support for the bill that seeks to amend the law that established a fixed term and retirement age for some officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said a review of Republic Act No. 11709, which was passed into law...
Newly-appointed Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday, January 17 confirmed there were indeed “rumblings” within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) but clarified that is was due to the "unintended consequences" brought about by the enactment of the new law that set fixed terms...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. has raised concerns on the implementation of a new law which gives senior military officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) a fixed tour-of-duty, saying some of its provisions could pose a problem that may lead to...
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday, January 11 said the Upper House is determined to pass a bill limiting the coverage of the three-year fixed term in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the first quarter of 2023. Interviewed at the ‘’Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum,’’...
Amid recent controversies that saw the resignation of several officials, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary-designate Carlito Galvez Jr. has appealed to ranking defense officials to “stay in place” and keep the department intact. Department of National Defense (DND)...
