Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday, November 13, urged the government to make sure that former rebels are receiving the benefits that have been promised to them under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP). ECLIP is a package of assistance provided to former rebels....
Seventeen soldiers who got injured during a recent firefight between the military and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Basilan were awarded with medals by Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. Department of National Defense (DND) OIC Jose Faustino Jr....
The Philippines and France have committed to diversify their cooperation in the fields of defense and security, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Friday, Nov. 11. Representatives from the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines and French Ministry of Armed Forces discuss...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the Senate to ensure that deliberations on the budgets of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department of National Defense (DND) are tagged as confidential to prevent insurgents from getting information...
The Department of National Defense (DND) has been a “resilient and dependable” organization when it comes to ensuring the security of the country for more than eight decades already. Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary Franco Nemesio M. Gacal (middle, front) and DND Assistant...
All the recent developments in the heavily disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS) in South China Sea are being closely monitored by the Department of National Defense (DND). Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) increased its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to assert the country’s...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking forward to the cordial conclusion of the termination of its P12.797-billion helicopter acquisition project with Russia. Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (File photo) The DND, under the leadership of Officer in Charge...
Three years since it was last held, the Philippines officially resumed its bilateral military dialogue with Japan recently, signaling the conduct of more activities between the two Asian countries to enhance their defense and security, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Monday, Oct. 24....
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan is proposing an easy way out for the Philippines regarding its cancelled order for 16 Russian military heavy-lift helicopters worth a total of P12.7 billion. The Russian flag (Unsplash) Before the cancellation, the Philippines had...
After getting much hyped during the previous administration, it might take a while before the Department of National Defense (DND) acquires a submarine. A submarine's periscope and other antennas are seen breaking the Pacific's surface with BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) in the background during the...
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo and Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary and officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. have been named adopted sons of Kalinga. DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo (left) and DND officer-in-charge Senior...
Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. met the defense ministers of Japan and Australia in Hawaii last week to discuss how to further deepen the Philippines' respective bilateral relations with the friendly nations. Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in...
