Tag: Sovereignty
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Philippines Aims for Security and Resilience by 2025, Says Defense Secretary
MANILA – In his New Year’s message, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed optimism about the future of the Philippines, envisioning it as a secure and climate-resilient nation by 2025. He described the country as an archipelagic state ready to play a significant role on the global stage and serve as a stable foundation for…
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House Leader Supports Defense Secretary’s Efforts to Bolster Philippine Military Amid Chinese Criticism
In a show of solidarity, a prominent House leader has thrown his full support behind Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s initiatives to strengthen the Philippines’ defense capabilities, despite criticism from China. Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, who leads the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Quad Committee, firmly stated that Beijing has…
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Philippine Defense Secretary Affirms Legality of Typhon Missile System Deployment
Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has declared the deployment of the US-manufactured Mid-Range Capability (MRC) ‘Typhon’ Missile System during joint military exercises as entirely ‘legitimate, legal, and beyond reproach.’ This statement comes in response to criticisms from China regarding the Philippines’ plans to enhance its defense capabilities with such systems. Teodoro emphasized that…
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President Marcos Jr. Endorses 2024 National Security Strategy to Confront Local and International Threats
In a significant move to bolster national security, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has given the green light to the 2024 National Security Strategy (NSS). The approval came during a strategic meeting at Malacañang Palace on December 19, 2024, attended by key security officials including National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año. The NSS, which aligns…
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President Marcos Jr. Endorses 2024 National Security Strategy to Confront Local and International Challenges
In a significant move to bolster the Philippines’ security framework, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has given his approval to the 2024 National Security Strategy (NSS). The announcement came from National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, who stated that the President signed off on the strategy during a meeting at Malacañang Palace on December 19, 2024.…
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Philippine Military Resolute in Upholding Sovereignty in West Philippine Sea
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the nation’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. Speaking at the military’s 89th founding anniversary celebration, Brawner emphasized the AFP’s unwavering stance in the region, bolstered by modern equipment and…
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