Tag: Department of National Defense (DND)
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BRP Diego Silang Christening and Commissioning Ceremony in Subic
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy officially commissioned its second Miguel Malvar-class Frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG07), during a Christening and Commissioning Ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base-Subic, Zambales with the Department of National Defense (DND), Undersecretary for Acquisition and Resource Management (USARM), Salvador Melchor B. Mison, Jr. Also present were Vice…
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DND urges all Filipinos to honor heroism of war veterans
The Department of National Defense (DND), together with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), announced the commemoration activities for the 83rd “Araw ng Kagitingan” and 2025 Philippine Veterans Week on April 5 to 11 to celebrate the heroism of the Filipinos troops during World War II. In a statement, DND Assistant Secretary for Defense Communications…
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‘Balikatan’ intensifies AFP capabilities to defend territory
MANILA – This year’s “Balikatan” military exercises with the US forces will showcase the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) capabilities as it shifts towards the so-called “Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept” (CADC) or the strategy that aims to defend the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “This ‘Balikatan’ will be a showcase of our capabilities in…
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BCDA Chairman Lorenzana cited for his support to PHL aerospace
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana has been recognized for his steadfast support to the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) during his term as the Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). Giving his award were International Jet Management Asia Ltd. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maximilian Motschmann, and PADC Acting…
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DND chief: All PH operations in maritime territories ‘rules-based’
MANILA – All operations being carried out by the country in its maritime territories, including those of the West Philippine Sea, are rules-based, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said Monday. “We are merely asserting our rights which the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and relevant Philippine…
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France to help in dev’t of PH submarine force
MANILA – France has reiterated its support to the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) including the development of the country’s submarine force, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Wednesday. This came following French Ambassador-designate Marie Fontanel-Lassalle’s introductory call to DND Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on Sept. 14. “Emphasizing France’s…
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US eyes 5 more EDCA facilities in PH
MANILA – The United States has expressed interest to build five more facilities in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro said Monday, November 14. “Yes, may bagong proposal na EDCA projects (Yes, there is a new proposal for EDCA projects),”…
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