Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has formally challenged the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his presidency. In a 38-page filing dated May 1, the defense urged the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber to dismiss the case, arguing that the Court...
(L-R) New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. hold a press conference in Makati City on April 30, 2025 after they signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement between both countries. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), a new logistics deal that the Philippines and Japan are currently negotiating, will pave the way for an increased security and defense cooperation between the two countries, Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kitamura Toshihiro said on...
The Philippines and New Zealand have signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOVFA), a defense deal that will allow the armed forces of both countries to hold joint military drills. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañan during...
President Marcos said the deadly incident during a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada was "totally unexplainable" and cannot even be categorized as a terrorist concern. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) "It was stunning. I could not quite believe...
(Photo: Sorsogon PIO via Office of Civil Defense) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday, April 30, hat it was working closely with various government agencies to assist more than 92,000 individuals affected by the phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon. OCD Administrator Usec....
President Marcos revealed that the Philippines and Japan have agreed to begin the negotiation on the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), an agreement on the provision of supplies and services between the two countries' defense force. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) will be placed under “blue alert” status in preparation for the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. The NDRRMC issued Memorandum No. 102 series of 2025 last April 25 effectively raising the blue alert status at the NDRRM...
(L-R) Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. hold a meeting in Mandaluyong City on April 23, 2025. (Photo: DND) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines...
An Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel receives hands-on instructions from his US counterparts on the FIM-92 Stinger missile system, learning about its components, proper handling, and tactical applications in air defense operations during a subject matter expert exchange on the use of...
Senior officials from the Department of National Defense (DND) led by Usec. Salvador Melchor B. Mison Jr. (middle, wearing white barong) host Japanese delegates led by Mr. Nishiwaki Osamu, Deputy Commissioner of Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (middle, wearing black coat) during a...
DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) The Department of National Defense (DND) joined the Christian community in celebrating Easter Sunday on April 20. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds the Filipinos that “hope and redemption will...
