President Duterte has directed village officials to restrict the movement of unvaccinated Filipinos in their respective jurisdictions. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his first “Talk to the People” public briefing of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (RTVM Screenshot) In his taped...
52F4A046-C8B3-4C9A-A78A-E86E2F00A6E4 WASHINGTON, United States — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reported Sunday that he has contracted COVID-19, as the highly infectious Omicron variant sweeps across the United States. Austin's symptoms were "mild" and he will quarantine at home for the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) paid tribute to national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, as the country commemorated the 125th anniversary of his martyrdom on Thursday, Dec. 30. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE) In a statement, DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana expressed admiration on Rizal’s...
The Department of National Defense (DND) bought an additional two brand new corvettes for the Philippine Navy (PN) which will be manufactured from South Korea. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana signs a P28-billion deal for the acquisition of two brand new corvettes for...
The United States (US) has affirmed its support to the Philippines against armed attacks whether on armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft in the Pacific as it continues to be US' "crucial ally" in the region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed Monday, Dec. 13. 'CRUCIAL ALLY'--...
The Chinese Coast Guard’s blocking and firing of water cannon on local supply boats headed to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal last month will not trigger the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the United States and the Philippines, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
The Philippine Army said Sunday, Dec. 5, that it hopes to foster a stronger security cooperation with the army and defense units of Indonesia. Maj. Gen. Henry Doyaen (middle), vice commander of the Philippine Army, hosts incoming and outgoing Indonesian defense attaches Col. Bambang Wijonarko...
The five brand new Black Hawk S-70i helicopters that were acquired by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) have officially been accepted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), it was announced on Saturday night, Dec. 4. (Photo: Department of National Defense) Department of National Defense (DND)...
The Philippines has a “moderate” risk of corruption in its defense and security sectors, according to a recent assessment of a global transparency movement based in the United Kingdom. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) The country was placed...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Friday, Nov. 26 that China has no right to make the Filipino people feel threatened or unsafe in their own seas. In a statement, Hontiveros said that she stands with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana in his assertion that Chinese personnel taking pictures and videos...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has come to the defense of presidential aspirant, Vice President Leni Robredo over her viral Tiktok video wherein she is seen doing imaginary energy blast attacks on perceived enemies of the country in the upcoming May 2022 polls. A screenshot of Robredo's viral...
The official Twitter account of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) was hacked on Sunday midnight, Nov. 14, putting a spotlight on mounting concerns about the vulnerability of government agencies to such attacks and their ability to respond immediately. Office of Civil Defense The OCD’s verified...
