Navy to name ship after patriot Valentin Diaz
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. disclosed that the Philippine Navy will name one of its ships after the great-great-grandfather of House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan.
Tag: Department of National Defense
Small gains: Teodoro, economic team members meet on MUP pension reform
Members of the economic team have met with Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to discuss the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension reform.
‘Di pababayaan! Teodoro vows to prioritize Filipino veterans’ welfare
The Department of National Defense (DND) assures that it continues to look after the welfare of Filipino veterans.
Icon of patriotism: DND mourns ex-AFP chief Rodolfo Biazon’s death
The Department of National Defense (DND) extended its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff and lawmaker Rodolfo Biazon, who passed away at the age of 88.
Consistent commitment: Teodoro affirms DND’s dedication to peaceful, progressive PH
The Department of National Defense (DND) said it remains committed to ensuring the Philippines remains safe, peaceful, united and progressive for all of its citizens.
Gibo not open to peace talks with CPP-NPA-NDF
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is against the resumption of peace talks with the communist rebels.
‘Nobody else’s business’: Teodoro asserts PH’s right to build defense capabilities
The Philippines has the right to build up its credible deterrents without any question coming from any other nations, newly appointed Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. said.
Thumbs up! Here’s what senators are saying about Cabinet appointment of Teodoro, Herbosa
Senators expressed full confidence on the capabilities of newly appointed Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to address two of the most pressing challenges of the country — protecting territorial integrity and full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Happy to serve! Galvez thankful for stint as DND OIC
Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for giving him the opportunity to lead the agency even just for a few months.
DND: Law extending AFP officials’ fixed terms to boost professionalism
The new law that amended some parts of the law prescribing fixed terms for key positions in the armed forces will further professionalize the institution, the Department of National Defense said.
