Department of National Defense

Also known as DND

Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND), emphasizes the critical roles of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police in disaster response and international peacekeeping. The DND also highlights the importance of acquiring advanced military equipment, such as AWACS and aerial tankers, to enhance national defense capabilities. Additionally, the department works closely with other agencies to manage natural disasters like those caused by Mt. Kanlaon.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about DND

DND denies Chinese Coast Guard towing Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal

The Department of National Defense (DND) has not confirmed reports that a Chinese Coast Guard ship towed a Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal, with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stating these claims are false and based on old footage.
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Marcos signs EO to boost Task Force Diwalwal

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 88 on July 4 to strengthen the National Task Force Diwalwal, which oversees mining operations within the Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area (DMRA), an 81-hectare gold-rich zone in Monkayo, Davao de Oro.
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Marcos abolishes OPAMPA, redistributes responsibilities

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has abolished the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Military and Police Affairs (OPAMPA) as part of his administration's reorganization efforts.
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Teodoro denies foreign citizenship claims, calls it smear campaign

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who previously held a Maltese passport which he renounced in 2021 before running for senatorial candidate in 2022, dismissed the report on his foreign citizenship as a 'smear campaign' and said he was warned last week that it would surface as a controversy.
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DND marks PCA ruling's 9th anniversary, stresses intl law amid Chinese activity

The Department of National Defense (DND) issued a statement on Saturday marking the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that favored the Philippines over its dispute with China in the South China Sea.
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DND Sec Teodoro stresses AWACS, tanker needs for MRF program

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stressed that the proposed multi-role fighter (MRF) program must include an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) capability to ensure operational effectiveness.
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DND chief meets Lithuanian minister to sign MOU on security cooperation

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. met with Lithuanian Minister for National Defence Dovil臈 艩akalien臈 in Manila on Monday.
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Marcos inaugurates Valor Clinic in Lipa to serve veterans

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Valor Access to Lifetime Optimized Health Care Program (Valor) Clinic in Lipa, Batangas on Friday.
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Philippine government acquires twelve FA-50 aircraft; MRF plans unchanged

The Philippine government has acquired twelve additional FA-50 light combat aircraft without affecting plans to acquire multi-role fighter jets (MRF) for the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
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DND purchases 12 FA-50 Block 70 aircraft for $700M

The Department of National Defense announced on Saturday that it has purchased 12 units of FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries for over $700 million.
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