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Marcos prioritized PH external defense, Gibo says

The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has placed greater emphasis on strengthening the country’s external defense capabilities, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo"...

Trump’s 1st new foreign aid: P3b for PH energy, econ plans

The US Department of State on Wednesday announced at least P3 billion ($60 million) in foreign assistance funding for the Philippines to support energy,...

North Korea to build 5,000-ton destroyer

SEOUL – North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two...

4 Indian Navy ships set to visit Manila

Four Indian Navy vessels are scheduled to make a port call in the Philippines this July, in a move aimed at deepening maritime and...

32 nations convene at maritime conference

Maritime leaders from 32 countries convened in Taguig on Tuesday for the 11th Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS). Co-hosted for the first time by the...

PH, Lithuania boost security ties

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. on Monday met with visiting Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Dovilė Šakalienė in Makati City, with a view on...

‘One-theater’ approach to rise in East, South China seas — DND

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Monday announced that a unified "one-theater" approach in both the East and South China seas will soon rise. The Department of...

PH buys $700-m 12 FA-50 combat jets from SoKor

The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat jets from Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) of South Korea as part of the Armed...

Rules for defense pact with Japan out soon — AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japan...

Teodoro engages international scholars on Philippine security outlook

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday held an in-depth discussion with representatives from the Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC), sharing the Philippines'...

Teodoro urges China to rebuild ‘trust’ first with Philippines

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. emphasized on Wednesday that rebuilding trust is crucial for China to become a reliable dialogue...

Philippines boosts defense ties with Singapore, Australia at Shangri-La Dialogue

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday met with his counterparts from Singapore and Australia on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue to reaffirm...

Gibo: ‘Sustained US leadership crucial’ for smaller Southeast Asian states

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr on Friday highlighted the strategic significance of the United States’ participation in the Southeast Asia Defense Ministerial Meeting ahead...

PH Navy joins Japan Defense Expo, eyes tech upgrades

The Philippine Navy reaffirmed its commitment to regional security and defense modernization by participating in the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan 2025,...
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