Teodoro tackles mutual interests with Korea, Singapore, EU officials

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met separately with Shin Won-sik, Minister of South Korea’s National Defense; Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs; and Singapore Defense Minister Dr. Ng Eng Hen on the sidelines of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ 21st Shangri-La Dialogue here on Saturday.

DND chief sees realistic scenarios in next 'Balikatan' drills

DEFENSE SECRETARY Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the next edition of the annual US-Philippines "Balikatan" exercises will see heightened action through more realistic scenarios and full battle simulations.

DND seeks enhanced defense cooperation with South Korea

THE DEPARTMENT of National Defense (DND), in a statement over the weekend, said it is eyeing to further enhance its defense ties with South Korea (also known as the Republic of Korea or the ROK), which is one of the country's biggest suppliers of military equipment in the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program.

OCD capability gets boost with 20 portable satellite kits

SATELLITE KITS. Some of the 20 portable satellite communication kits donated by DFNN, Inc. to the OCD on Monday (Aug. 14, 2023). OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said these donated items are very important as a reliable and resilient communication system is a critical component of humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (Photo courtesy of OCD)

THE EMERGENCY communications capability of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) got a much-needed boost following the donation of 20 portable satellite communication kits by publicly listed company Diversified Financial Network Inc. (DFNN, Inc.) to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday.

US-ASEAN biz council eyes enhanced collaboration with DND

THE UNITED States-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) has expressed its interest and offered various projects aligned with the Department of National Defense (DND)'s ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities.

Teodoro bats for 'stable, sustainable' retirement plan for MUPs

THE MARCOS administration will ensure that the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) will enjoy a "stable and sustainable" retirement plan, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said on Thursday.

DND chief sees funding as ‘challenge’ to PH defense buildup

AS HE formally assumed the helm of the Department of National Defense (DND), newly appointed defense chief Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. said one of the challenges is finding ways to fund the buildup of a credible deterrent force.