Tag: Department of National Defense (DND)

Jinggoy pushes for tougher Anti-Espionage Law, asks DND for inputs

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Thursday (Oct. 3) urged the Department of National Defense (DND) to provide inputs on the proposed expansion of the country’s anti-espionage laws. “Any input from the Defense Department will be welcomed to help fine-tune the measure,” said Estrada who filed Senate Bill N. 2368. The lawmaker…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Chemical Weapons Convention Stakeholders’ Workshop

Chemical Weapons Convention Stakeholders’ Workshop: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in a taped message, formally opened the Chemical Weapons Convention Stakeholders’ Workshop attended by key government officials, industry players and members of the academe. Facilitated by the Anti-Terrorism Council Program Management Center, the workshop held on Monday, September 23, 2024 aimed at refining…
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PH, Germany eye signing of defense deal before end of 2024

(PNA) MANILA – The Philippines and Germany have committed to continue collaborating to finalize a broader defense cooperation arrangement before the year ends. In a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang Monday, German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius said he had a “splendid” meeting with his counterpart, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro…
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Broader PH-German defense cooperation key to enhanced security capabilities – Jinggoy Estrada

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday (Aug. 5) lauded the decision of the Philippines and Germany to broaden their defense cooperation. “By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties,” he stated. “This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities…
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Statement on the defense cooperation pact between PH and Germany

By committing to broader defense cooperation, the Philippines and Germany are reinforcing their diplomatic and military ties. This initiative signifies a significant step in enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities and strategic partnerships. Given the evolving security challenges, the defense cooperation arrangement with Germany will undeniably bolster our defense posture and staunchly uphold the rules-based international…
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Senate bill proposes 7%, 9% mandatory contribution for new MUP entrants

(GMA NEWS) A joint Senate committee has recommended mandatory contributions for new entrants in the military and uniformed services.advertisement The Senate Committees on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation; on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises; on Ways and Means; and on Finance proposed this under Committee Report 173 as contained in Senate Bill…
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Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act, titiyak sa sapat na mga defense assets at hardware para sa bansa – Senador

(BOMBO RADYO) Umarangkada sa plenaryo ng Senado ang panukalang batas na naglalayong buhayin ang Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) program ng bansa. Inihayag ni Senador Jinggoy Estrada, nagsulong ng Senate Bill No. 2455 na kilala bilang SRDP Bill o Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act, na ang panukala ay naglalayong tiyakin ang sapat na mga defense assets…
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Senators clam China’s alleged abuse of marine resources in PH reef

(ABS-CBN) An irate Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday strongly criticized China over the reported unlawful harvesting of corals in Rozul o Iroquios Reef and Escoda Shoal (Sabina) which are within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. Escoda Shoal is 133 kilometers or 72 nautical miles away from Palawan, while Iroquis Reef is 138 nautical…
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Dadaan sa butas ng karayom

(ABANTE) Magaan na nakalusot sa nakaraang hearing ng Commission on Appointments (CA) ang ad interim appointment ni Gilberto Teodoro bilang kalihim ng Department of National Defense (DND). Isa sa nag-endorso ng kumpirmasyon ni Teodoro ay si Senador Jinggoy Estrada. Sabi ng chairman ng Senate committee on national defense, impressive ang credentials ni Teodoro bilang three-term…
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CA confirms Gibo as DND chief, with 11 AFP officers

(MANILA STANDARD) The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed on Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). The CA also confirmed the appointment of 11 generals and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Meanwhile, the controversial provision that requires members to…
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