Just this Friday, November 28, reports claimed that a U.S.-based security contractor is recruiting Filipinos—mainly former security personnel and ex-military—to fight for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Is it really true? Read more »
Philippine Education Secretary Sonny Angara was recently honored with the Golden Peacock Excellence in Government Service Award by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines), Inc. (FICCI-PH). Read more »
The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Monday inspected the proposed “Halal Town” in Quiapo, a landmark project envisioned to strengthen the city’s Muslim community. Read more »
The Philippines and Canada reached a historic milestone as Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on Sunday. Read more »
The DND Transformation Bill isn’t just another bureaucratic reform. It’s a long-overdue rethinking of how the country protects itself, a modernization of the very institution responsible for our defense and resilience. Read more »
