Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. is hoping that former President Rodrigo Duterte pushed for the interests of the Philippines when he met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing earlier this week. *Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) *...
The government of Brunei Darussalam will support the economic progress of Mindanao and enhance Islamic literacy in the island as a means to prevent violent extremism and regional terrorism. (L-R) *Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines Megawati Manan and 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....
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. assured Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. of his support after the latter was reinstated as the head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU). *Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (File...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said that the proposal to elevate the West Philippine Sea (WPS) case against China to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) should be carefully studied. *(File photo) * Speaking to reporters on Monday, June 26,...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is preparing for a long-term response action amid the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano which could last for “three months or more.” *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. speaks during a situational briefing on the status of Mayon...
War veterans should be cared for to the best way possible as a sign of gratitude for their service to the country. *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. graces the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day at the Mausoleo de los Veteranos de...
Future soldiers should have a new pension system if the government wants to make the current military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension scheme self-sustaining. *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo) * This was emphasized by Department of National...
More than 9,000 individuals in Albay were evacuated due to the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday, June 10. *(Photo courtesy of 9th Infantry Division, Philippine Army) * In a situational report, the NDRRMC said...
Newly appointed Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. revealed his priorities for the defense sector on Wednesday, June 7. *Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. speaks at a press briefing at the DND Main Building in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon...
Sixteen years ago, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was named as the youngest ever to become the country’s defense chief at the age of 43. Now, he is back to lead the Department of National Defense (DND) amid new security challenges in the region and a shift of focus in military operations from internal...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Monday, June 5, lauded the recent appointments of Dr. Ted Herbosa and lawyer Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as secretaries of Department of Health (DOH) and Department of National Defense (DND), respectively. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (center) names lawyer Gilberto...
