Department of National Defense - Philippines

5th Infantry (Star) Division, PA @ 45⭐️🇵🇭| Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. led the celebration of the 45th Founding Anniversary of the 5th Infantry "Star" Division, Philippine Army, on May 15, 2026, at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz, in Upi, Gamu, Isabela.

The Department of National Defense joins the observance of Open Government Week 2026 from May 18–22, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and participatory governance in support of open government initiatives.🤝✨ #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas

During the 2026 Balikatan Closing Ceremony, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. underscored the importance of deterrence, interoperability, and continuous learning in strengthening regional security and preserving peace.

Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the Commencement Exercises of the Philippine Military Academy “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City. Congratulations, PMA “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026! 🇵🇭

5ID⭐️ @ 45 | The 5th Infantry "Star" Division, Philippine Army (5ID) marked its 45th Founding Anniversary with a program graced by Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela, on May 15, 2026. #DNDPHL

WATCH | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. held a bilateral meeting with Maninder Sidhu of the Ministry of International Trade, Government of Canada, on May 13, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.🇵🇭🇨🇦

Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met with Minister Maninder Sidhu of the Ministry of International Trade, Government of Canada, for a bilateral meeting today, May 13, 2026, at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.🇵🇭🇨🇦

#DNDPHL Undersecretary for Strategic Assessment and Planning Ignacio B. Madriaga received a delegation from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) War College, headed by Mr. Jon Post, during a joint courtesy call held on Monday at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The Philippines and New Zealand co-chaired the 2026 ASEAN Regional Forum Defence Officials’ Dialogue held virtually on Monday, bringing together defense officials and representatives from 27 ARF members to discuss regional security cooperation and defense dialogue initiatives.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 🇵🇭🇯🇵

"Keeping the door open to cooperation should mean a partnership between sovereign equals. The foundation of bilateral stability should not be based on concessions extracted through coercion." Read full story 👉 philstar.com/news-commentar…

RECAP | 𝗣𝗛, 𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟

A mother’s love is our first source of strength, comfort, and courage.💖💝 This Mother’s Day, the Department of National Defense pays tribute to all mothers and mother figures whose selfless devotion and enduring care help shape future generations and strengthen the nation.🌷

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. clarified that military exercises with partner countries are part of efforts to upgrade the country's defense, which have been done "a long time ago."

EARLIER TODAY | Exercise Balikatan 2026 Closing Ceremony

LOOK: Exercise Balikatan 2026 formally concluded today at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, marking the successful culmination of the annual Philippines-U.S. military exercise. 🇵🇭🇺🇸

WATCH🎥| Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Japan Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi witnessed the live fire exercise of Japan’s Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile System at the Paoay Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte during Exercise Balikatan 2026.

On May 6, DM Koizumi, together with the Philippines’ Defense Secretary Teodoro, observed a live-fire exercise of the JSDF’s Type 88 surface-to-ship missile (88 SSM), which was deployed to the Philippines from Japan for the first time.

【Video of DM Koizumi’s Official Visit to the Philippines🎬】 We have posted the highlights from today’s visit to the Philippines🇯🇵🇵🇭 Please take a look!✨ Tomorrow, DM Koizumi is scheduled to observe the U.S.-Philippines hosted Multinational Exercise BALIKATAN 26.

Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., together with Japanese DefMin Shinjirō Koizumi, witnessed today’s live fire exercise of Japan's Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile System at Paoay Sand Dunes in Ilocos Norte, highlighting the interoperability among the @TeamAFP and partner forces.🇵🇭🇯🇵