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DND, AFP reiterate commitment to constitution

MANILA, Sept. 12 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reiterated their commitment to the constitution amid calls for the military to with... Read More


PH Army eyes drones to upgrade external defense capabilities

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The Philippine Army (PA) is looking to integrate drones as part of its efforts to beef up its external defense capabilities. In a statement Thursday, PA chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Naf... Read More


NTF-ELCAC throws support behind anti-terror grooming bill

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday expressed full support for a Senate bill seeking to stop "terror grooming" and the radicalizat... Read More


2nd Malvar-class guided missile frigate now in PH

Manila, Sept. 9 -- The Philippines' second guided Malvar-class missile frigate, which will be called BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) once commissioned, has arrived in the country, the Philippine Navy (PN) a... Read More


PH, S. Korea eye stronger defense cooperation

Manila, Sept. 9 -- The Philippines and South Korea are looking into having increased defense cooperation in response to regional security challenges, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on T... Read More


Teodoro calls for 'responsible competition' in Seoul defense meet.

Manila, Sept. 9 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for responsible competition and inclusive security during the first plenary session of the 2025 Seoul Defe... Read More


DND resolute in upholding PH sovereignty in WPS

Manila, Sept. 5 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday reiterated the agency's commitment to protecting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS... Read More


DND chief calls for continued upgrade of 250th Pres'l Airlift Wing

Manila, Sept. 5 -- Noting its vital role in transporting the president of the Philippines and other important persons, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called for th... Read More


PH Army showcases rescue capabilities before visiting Thai delegation

Manila, Sept. 5 -- Humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) teams from the Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday demonstrated their capabilities before a high-level Thai defense delegation. In... Read More


PH, Australia, Canada, US naval assets hold 10th joint maritime drill

Manila, Sept. 4 -- Naval and air assets from the Philippines, Australia, Canada, and the United States successfully conducted the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) off the waters ... Read More