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Philippines, South Korea explore deeper defense industry ties

The Philippines and South Korea are exploring ways to strengthen their defense industry partnership, the Department of National Defense (DND) announced on Tuesday.The matter...

AFP, DND junk calls to withdraw gov’t support

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to the Constitution and rejected...

PH steps up bid to attract global defense players

The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract global defense companies to set up operations in the country, offering tax breaks and other incentives...

Philippines-Japan military access pact takes effect

The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan officially took effect on Thursday, highlighting the "robust strategic partnership" between the two nations,...

PAF trusts DND’s decision on F-16 deal – spox

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is leaving it to the Department of National Defense (DND) to decide on the proposed acquisition of F-16 fighter...

PH deepens defense ties with Sweden, South Africa, South Korea

The Philippines strengthened its defense and security partnerships with Sweden, South Africa, and South Korea after a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines...

Tulfo subpoenas no-show defense officials in Senate probe

Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday moved for a subpoena against Department of National Defense (DND) officials after they skipped a Senate hearing on the...

Teodoro pushes for fast-tracked AFP modernization

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines must hastily recalibrate its military modernization program to keep pace with rapidly evolving security challenges, stressing...

DND chief cites ‘shared values’ in PH-US ties

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. has underscored the shared values in the long-standing Philippines–United States alliance during a joint humanitarian simulation exercise held...

Philippines, Singapore deepen defense ties in 8th Policy Dialogue

The Philippines and Singapore reaffirmed their security partnership during the eighth Philippines-Singapore Defense Policy Dialogue (DPD) held in Bohol on July 30, focusing on...

DND, AFP welcome Nafarrete as new Philippine Army chief

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed on Thursday the official appointment of Lieutenant General Antonio...

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"...

Business group vows to help DND in disaster response

A delegation from the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) led by president Victor Lim paid a courtesy visit...

Philippines to host ASEAN cybersecurity roundtable in 2026

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday announced that the Philippines will host next year's ASEAN Roundtable focused on cybersecurity, in line with its 2026...
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