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DND chief: Ditch lies, disinformation vs. PH sovereignty
The Department of National Defense (DND) called for national unity to confront "new threats" to Philippine sovereignty as the country prepares to celebrate its 126th Independence Day.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. honored past and present heroes who fought for the nation's liberation and continue to defend it against various threats.
Teodoro affirmed the DND's commitment to steadfastly defending the nation's sovereign rights over its archipelago and securing its future.
He specifically urged Filipinos to intensify their unity to combat lies and misinformation aimed at dividing and suppressing the nation.
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