The Philippines and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, June 29, to foster deeper collaboration between both countries in the field of defense and security. (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana...
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has cherished every moment of his life as President Duterte's go-to person in matters related to the country's defense and security. (Photo courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) Lorenzana said that he has "no regrets"...
The Department of National Defense's Government Arsenal (DND-GA) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) to broaden the country’s capability to manufacture arms and other advanced military technologies. Department of National Defense...
DAVAO CITY -- Vice President-elect Sara Duterte thanked the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the activation of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG). "Allow me to extend my gratitude to Department of National Defense...
Vice President-elect Sara Duterte on Saturday, June 25, lauded both the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the activation of a security group that will ensure her and her family’s safety and protection. Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the...
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Delfin Lorenzana expressed confidence on Saturday, June 25, that Clarita Carlos, the top security adviser of the incoming administration, will be able to lead the National Security Council (NSC) to greater heights. Incoming National Security...
The Philippines and Australia have established a more robust relationship in terms of defense and logistics, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Wednesday, June 22. Department of National Defense Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (File photo) Such endeavour was achieved as the DND hosted the...
Former chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and retired Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. has been selected by President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to take the reins as the secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). Retired general Jose Faustino Jr. (File...
Incoming Department of National Defense (DND) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. vowed to continue the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as the DND looks to give more emphasis now on territorial or external defense. Retired general Jose Faustino Jr. (File photo...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has welcomed the appointment of former military chief Jose Faustino Jr. as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of National Defense under the incoming administration. Retired general Jose Faustino Jr. (File photo courtesy of AFP Public Affairs...
Retired Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), was selected as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Department of National Defense (DND) by the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. General Jose Faustino Jr. attends the...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) inaugurated its new administration building at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Tuesday, June 14. Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense, speaks at the inauguration of the OCD's new administration building at Camp Aguinaldo in...
