Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday, Feb. 5, extended his appreciation to three senators who supported the accelerated implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and the planned joint patrol operations by the Philippines and United...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Saturday, Feb. 4, quelled fears of possible development or test of nuclear weapons to be allegedly conducted by the United States in military facilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as part of the implementation of...
The visit of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and his high-level talks with President Marcos and his counterpart, Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., underlines the strength of the bilateral ties between the two countries. The visit comes at a time of increasing tensions between the US and China on...
The Philippines and United States have agreed to conduct joint maritime patrol operations in the South China Sea (SCS) to ensure peace and stability in the troubled waters. (L-R) United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr....
The United States is not attempting to establish permanent military bases in the Philippines, US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III disclosed on Thursday, Feb. 2. (L-R) United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. hold a...
The Department of National Defense (DND) “fully supports” the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) in higher education institutions (HEIs) which is now being discussed by lawmakers. (Juan Carlo de Vela / Manila Bulletin File Photo) This was the assurance given by...
For the first time since his assumption, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. will meet United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in the Philippines as the officials are expected to tackle the strengthening of the two countries’ defense and military...
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...
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...
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...
ZURICH, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that expertise and seniority were the reasons behind his most recent appointments. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. Marcos said this on his way to Davos, Switzerland, for the 2023 World Economic Forum. In an interview...
