Strategic partnership: PH, US agree on 4 new EDCA locations
The Philippines and the United States agreed to designate four new locations to boost the full implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).
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Gotchu bro! US defense chief affirms support to PH in case of attacks
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) and emphasized US support in case of attacks.
WATCH | Ugat ng gulo? Faustino could have triggered DND ‘mass resignation’ – Lacson
“DND Usec. Faustino mentioned to some close associates as early as last month that he will resign if Lt. Gen. Bacarro will be replaced,” former Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed.
Pangontra sa China! DND orders more AFP to step up presence in West PH Sea
The Department of National Defense (DND) has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to beef up its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following Chinese activities monitored near Pag-asa Island.
For AFP, DND, NICA: SC issues writ for release of missing activists
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a writ of amparo that ordered the government the release of missing activists Elizabeth Magbanua and Alipio Juat.
WATCH | From DND to BCDA! Marcos Jr appoints Lorenzana
“Grateful for another opportunity to be of service to the nation,” says newly appointed BCDA chief Delfin Lorenzana.
Quiboloy on bill barring troops in UP campus: ‘UP is not above the law’
The University of the Philippines is protecting rebel recruitment in the guise of academic freedom, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy says.
Ba’t gusto ng bulok? DND slammed for buying 2nd hand equipment for AFP modernization
House Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate on Wednesday said that the Department of National Defense is “unacceptably wasting limited government funds” in purchasing second-hand “flying coffins” for the supposed modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Duterte orders DSWD, DILG to distribute cash aid in ‘disorganized’ LGUs
President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to take over the distribution of cash aid in some areas in Metro Manila.
WATCH | Hontiveros urges DND to expedite building of facilities in WPS
Hinikayat ni Senador Risa Hontiveros nitong Lunes ang Department of National Defense (DND) na bilisan ang pagbuo at pagpapalawak ng mga pasilidad sa Kalayaan Island Group sa West Philippine Sea kasabay ng paggunita ng bansa sa ikalimang anibersaryo ng tagumpay ng Pilipinas sa 2016 sa The Hague.
