U.S. to support Philippine capacity to identify, eliminate WMD components

THE U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) recently conducted a series of meetings with Philippine government agencies to identify the country’s needs and gaps in preventing the illegal movement of parts or substances that can be used as components of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), particularly missiles, biological weapons, or chemical weapons. 

U.S., Philippines conclude training on countering threat networks

THE U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) concluded a two-year series of exchanges to enhance the capacity of Filipino military, police, and maritime personnel to identify, analyze, and counter criminal and terrorist networks that threaten peace and security in the Philippines.

U.S., PH complete program to detect, stops agri pathogens

THE U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) completed the final phase of a five-year biological threat capacity building partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Davao gets U.S. donation

DAVAO CITY – The United State donated some 1,450 hygiene kits and protective personal equipment for the local government, adding, it will support Davao City’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic.