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The PH and the U.S. are working more closely on defense industry dev’t. Although details for the proposal are yet to be finalized, Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. affirmed that the potential joint ammunition manufacturing facility is expected to provide security and economic gains.
EARLIER TODAY | #DNDPHL Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. joined Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., and AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner, Jr. during the AFP Mid-Year Command Conference at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City. #BagongPilipinas
EARLIER | Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the ongoing construction of the 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in Quezon City. He was joined by Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and other key officials.
READ | 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
Noong Hulyo 12, 2016, nagpasya ang Arbitral Tribunal na walang legal na bisa ang “nine-dash line” ng China at kinilala ang karapatan ng Pilipinas sa West Philippine Sea. #PilipinasDiKaPasisiil #PHArbitralVictory #UNCLOS #WestPhilippineSea #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas
LOOK | #DNDPHL Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met with Ms. Baby Ruth Villarama, the award-winning director of the documentary Food Delivery: Fresh From the West Philippine Sea, on Wednesday, July 9, at Camp Aguinaldo. #WPS #FoodDelivery #PilipinasDiKaPasisiil #BagongPilipinas
#ICYMI | #DNDPHL Sec. Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Lithuanian Minister for National Defence @dsakaliene signed an MOU on defense cooperation, signifying 🇵🇭 commitment to further elevate ties with international partners. 📝 Read more: dnd.gov.ph/Release/2025-0…
The members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) deployed to Myanmar for earthquake relief in April were honored in a ceremony on July 4, at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Read more 👉 DND.GOV.PH
#DNDPHL Undersecretary for Strategic Assessment and Planning Ignacio B. Madriaga welcomed a delegation from the United States Military Academy West Point, led by Major Rachel Kim, on June 27, 2025. Read more 👉 dnd.gov.ph/Release/2025-0…
RECAP | #DNDPHL Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. welcomed Lithuanian Minister for National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė on June 30, 2025, marking her historic first official visit to the Philippines. 🇵🇭 🤝🇱🇹
The Department of National Defense, represented by Senior Undersecretary Irineo C. Espino, reaffirmed 🇵🇭commitment to multilateralism, and stronger regional defense ties at the ASEAN conference on security policy. Full story 👉 dnd.gov.ph/Release/2025-0… #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas
#DNDPHL Defense Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans, and Reserve Affairs Pablo M. Lorenzo met with Major General Stephen F. Logan, the Adjutant General of the Hawaii National Guard, during a courtesy call at Camp Aguinaldo on July 1, 2025. dnd.gov.ph/Release/2025-0…
The Department of National Defense salutes the men and women of the Philippine Air Force for their steadfast commitment as guardians of our precious skies. 🫡 Happy 78th Founding Anniversary, @PhilAirForce! 🇵🇭 #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas
PH, Lithuania advance defense partnership with signing of a defense cooperation agreement 🇵🇭🇱🇹 Read more: dnd.gov.ph/Release/2025-0…
MULTILATERALISM KNOWS NO BORDERS | Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. said that the Philippines 🇵🇭 is open to expanding its deepening partnerships to include other like-minded nations, in pursuit of regional stability and protection of the rules-based order. #DNDPHL
ICYMI | The defense leaders of Australia, Japan, the Philippines and United States in May announced four key developments in their partnership, aimed at enhancing and sustaining their deepening defense and security collaboration. Full story 👉 dnd.gov.ph/Release/2025-0… #DNDPHL
🇵🇭🇲🇾 | #DNDPHL Usec. Melchor B. Mison, Jr. met with Royal Malaysian Navy Chief, Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Bin Ithnain during a courtesy call on Tuesday. The meeting highlighted the continued commitment of both nations to defense cooperation and regional maritime security.
ICYMI | #DNDPHL has announced the acquisition of 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. for the @PhilAirForce, as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program. Read more 👉 DND.GOV.PH #BagongPilipinas
𝙄𝙩𝙖𝙮, 𝙏𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙢𝙖, 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙖, 𝘿𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙮, 𝘿𝙖𝙙 – However we call our fathers, today is a celebration of their sacrifice, love, and strength. To all the devoted fathers in uniform and at home, Happy Father’s Day from the Department of National Defense!
