AFP ‘expands’ veep security to include more logistics
The Vice Presidential Security Detail (VPSD) has been “expanded” to have more access to personnel, equipment, and other logistics, the ...
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Next DND chief vows to defend PH territory
Incoming Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Jose Faustino Jr. has vowed to strengthen the military’s defense capabilities and ensure ...
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Lorenzana faints in Luneta rites; calls on PH to back new leaders
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana was in stable condition after fainting during the Independence Day celebration at the Rizal Park in ...
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Security, defense, military gadgets galore at ‘22 ADAS
The nd Security, Crisis & Disaster Management Exhibition and Conference, opened at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines ...
Read moreChopper deal with Russia for review, government to ban deployment to Ukraine
The Department of National Defense will review the Philippines’ planned purchase of military helicopters from Russia following its invasion of ...
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Govt unlikely to cancel Russian deal on choppers
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said the contract for the 17 Russian-made Mil Mi-17 heavy-lift ...
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Chinese government donates to PH military
China has turned over military equipment worth 130 million Chinese renminbi (more than P1 billion) that it donated to the ...
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Isko eyes Navy officer as Defense chief to fight drugs
Presidential candidate and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said he will appoint as secretary of the Department of National Defense ...
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Missile pact
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) chats with Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran after the ceremonial contract signing for ...
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Defend academic freedom–UP profs
A year after the unilateral accord termination between the Department of National Defense and the University of the Philippines, the ...
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