DND: Purchase of submarines not a priority
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday clarified that the purchase of submarines for the Philippine Navy (PN) is ...
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PH trying to recoup P1.9b deposit in failed heli deal with Russia
The Philippine government is trying to recover P1.9 billion in deposit for the purchase of 17 Russian-made helicopters, but was ...
Read moreDND: Expand defense ties with Israel
The Philippines and Israel are planning to further expand bilateral defense and military relations. This after Department of National Defense ...
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Courtesy call
Department of National Defense officer-in-charge and retired Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr. (left) and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief ...
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‘PH has detailed plan if Taiwan tensions escalate’
A top official of the Department of National Defense (DND) yesterday warned of a humanitarian crisis as the Philippines continues ...
Read moreDND scraps P12.7-b chopper purchase
The Department of National Defense (DND) has disclosed it is formally cancelling the multibillion-peso contract for the purchase of 16 ...
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PH, US reaffirm, uphold Mutual Defense Treaty
The Philippines and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the Mutual Defense Treaty. This took place during ...
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DND to review P12.7B chopper deal with Russia
The Department of National Defense will review all its current projects, including the purchase of military helicopters from Russia worth ...
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‘Uphold human rights in fight vs. rebel groups’
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday deplored terrorism acts by the rebel groups, but appealed to the Department ...
Read morePH-US mulling bigger military joint exercises in 2023 — Army
The Philippines and the United States are looking at a larger joint training exercises next year, meanwhile, former Armed Forces ...
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