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Philippines, France conclude 2nd round of VFA talks

The Philippines and France have successfully concluded the second round of negotiations on the proposed Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) on Thursday. In a statement, the...

No politics behind soldiers’ pay hike, retired generals say

Several organizations representing retired generals and alumni of major military institutions on Tuesday denounced online rumors claiming that the recently granted pay increase for...

CYBEX 2025

Defense personnel take part in the Department of National Defense’s Cyber Exercise (CYBEX) 2025, held December 2–3 to boost cybersecurity resilience across the defense...

DND fires back at China over ‘provocation’ claim

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday rebuked China’s accusation that the Philippines is engaging in “provocation” through its joint military exercises with...

DND denies coup rumors, warns against disinformation

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday dismissed as “preposterous” rumors circulating on the internet about a supposed coup plot against the national...

PH puts F-16 fighter jet acquisition on hold

The Philippine government has put on hold its planned purchase of 20 F-16 fighter jets from the United States, citing budget limitations, Philippine Ambassador...

Bilateral talks boost PH, Canada cyber defense ties 

The Philippines and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cyber defense cooperation through a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Digital Defense...

Fake news on Defense chief’s citizenship slammed by reservist group

The Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines (ARRAPI) has denounced as “malicious and misleading” recent online allegations claiming that Defense Secretary...

Army officers told to brace for unusual security threats

The Department of National Defense has called on the Philippine Army’s newest officers to brace for emerging and unconventional security threats amid an ‘increasingly...

Lockheed Martin plans to open PH innovation, repair hubs

US defense technology company Lockheed Martin plans to open an innovation center and a repair facility in the Philippines that will employ local talent...

Philippines signs deal for 12 fighter jets made in South Korea

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets, its South Korean manufacturer said Wednesday, three months after one of the...

Teodoro holds bilateral talks with Japan, Ukraine, Netherlands

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held separate bilateral meetings with defense officials from Japan, Ukraine, and the Netherlands on the sidelines of the Shangri-La...

No coddling of lawbreakers — Gibo

The Department of National Defense (DND) “will not coddle anyone” in the military who breaks the law, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on...

Stronger PH, Aussie cyberdefense

The Philippine and Australian defense forces met in Manila on Wednesday to advance their cybersecurity and cyber defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense...
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