Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, March 3, dismissed fears that the Philippines could be pulled into a burgeoning conflict between the United States, a treaty ally of Manila, and Iran. In an interview, Teodoro labeled such concerns as “unfounded”...
The Department of National Defense (DND) announced Saturday, Feb. 28, that it has represented the country for its maiden participation in the 3rd Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue (JPIDD) held in Tokyo recently. Hosted by the Ministry of Defense of Japan, the dialogue gathered defense and...
The Department of National Defense (DND) said the renewed defense agreement between the Philippines and Italy will help strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region and deepen bilateral military ties. The signing of the renewed Agreement between the Philippines and Italy on Cooperation...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Tuesday, Feb. 3, that it has strengthened its ties with French aerospace company Thales as part of efforts to expand cooperation in defense and critical technology systems that support national security. Brig. Gen. Jamel P. Samonte, commander of the Army’s Signal...
International cooperation is crucial in raising maritime domain awareness and addressing “persistent” issues in maritime security and marine resources and infrastructure, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. Speaking during the Ministerial Meeting on Protection...
The Philippines and France are working together to deepen maritime ties in the face of increasing security and environmental threats, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel said. Speaking during the final installment of “Blue Talks” as part of the Blue Nations initiative of the 2025 United Nations...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that France is a steadfast partner of the Philippines in promoting the two nations ' shared maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Thus, said PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan as he welcomed French Ambassador to the Philippines Maria Fontanel...
The negotiation for Italy’s defense cooperation agreement with the Philippines is now making “progress” and developing “very positively”, Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Davide Giglio told the Manila Bulletin on Monday, Sept. 22, as the two countries work to review the framework for...
President Marcos has described the Philippines’ alliance with the United States as a “beacon of stability,” saying it continues to stand firm in the face of global uncertainty and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the inaugural Manila Strategy Forum in Pasay City, Marcos said...
Welcoming the “expanding relationship” that the Philippines has with other countries, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles said that the Philippines’ recent moves to strengthen defense and bilateral ties with its neighbors “is not really in my mind about...
The Philippines and United States are exploring additional avenues for defense cooperation and deeper engagement in multilateral security partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. Senior officials from the Department of National Defense (DND) and Joint United States Military Assistance Group...
President Marcos announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that the Philippines and India have agreed to “level up” their defense and security ties to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region critical to both countries. “We agreed to continue leveling up our collaboration in defense and...
