Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Confirms He Tested Positive for COVID-19 DEFENSE SECRETARY DELFIN LORENZANA – The Chief of the Department of National Defense confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 again. The threats of the COVID-19 pandemic is still present in the Philippines thus everyone is encouraged to remain extra careful despite the easing of … Read more
JUST IN: DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Tested Negative For COVID-19 DND SECRETARY DELFIN LORENZANA – Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana recently said that he is tested negative for COVID-19. According to Manila Bulletin News on Twitter, the Defense secretary made the said announcement that he was tested negative for the disease. Lorenzana was … Read more
Bong Go Acquitted By DND For Allegedly Meddling In P15.7-B Warship Program Malacañang and Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go has been acquitted by the DND of meddling in warship deal. On Wednesday (January 17, 2018), the Department of National Defense (DND) has acquitted Bong Go of interfering in selecting weapons system supplier for … Read more
DND Reveals The Real Economic Impact Of Martial Law In Mindanao The Department of National Defense (DND) has revealed the real economic impact of President Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao. On May 23, 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law throughout the entire Mindanao due to the extended gun battle between the government … Read more
The Department of National Defense is ready to follow the ruling of Supreme Court on Marcos burial. The Department of National Defense is still waiting for the official communication from the Supreme Court regarding the ruling allowing the burial of the late Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. This was the comment of … Read more
Department of National Defense signed contract to buy two new frigates. The Department of National Defense (DND) has inked a contract worth P15.7 billion with a contractor based in the Republic of South Korea for the two brand new warships for the Philippine Navy. The contract was entered by the national government with the Hyundai … Read more
The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed the possibility that the Philippines will be having joint military exercises with China and Russia. This is the reaction of DND after President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday in a television interview that he is open to having war games with China and Russia. However, the President reiterated … Read more
DND Denies Chinese Reclamation In Panatag Shoal Chinese Reclamation In Panatag Shoal – The Department of National Defense (DND) has denied the reports saying that China has been doing reclamation activities in the disputed Scarborough or Panatag Shoal in the seas of Zambales. In a report by PhilStar, Defense Undersecretary Eduardo del Rosario said during … Read more
The Lower House of the Philippine Congress, the House of Representatives will conduct a probe and inquiry into the controversial procurement by the Department of National Defense (DND) of the allegedly defective helicopters worth P1.21 billion. The investigation of the alleged defective choppers was prompted by Resolution 1995. Rep. Romeo Acop of Antipolo City, Rep. … Read more
The Philippine Military will be having an upgrade projects with a total budget of P7.04 Billion for the year 2015, as the country’s armed forces is set to receive a total of 67 projects, including several air assets and drones. The Department of National Defense (DND) had more than P7 billion projects based upon the … Read more