

Philippine Secretary for National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Singapore Minister for National Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen signs the Philippines-Singapore Memorandum of Understanding on Defense Cooperation
PRESS RELEASE
PR-074-2024
SINGAPORE, 24 July 2024 – Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Singapore Minister for Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen signed the Philippines and Singapore Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defense Cooperation this afternoon at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore.
The signing of the MOU on Defense Cooperation marked a significant milestone in strengthening the defense ties between the Philippines and Singapore. The MOU aims to enhance both countries’ collaboration in defense policy, military training, and joint exercises. By fostering closer cooperation, both nations sought to promote regional stability and security. It also allows both countries to address common challenges such as terrorism, maritime security, and disaster response.
Following the signing, Secretary Teodoro and Minister Ng had a bilateral meeting where they reaffirmed the warm and friendly defense ties between the Philippines and Singapore. They also discussed and exchanged views on important issues of mutual concern. The meeting underscored the commitment of both countries to work together in ensuring peace and stability in the region. The two defense Ministers recently met in June 2024 on the sidelines of the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The signing of the MOU this year coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore, and builds on the existing Arrangement Concerning the Conduct of Education, Training Assistance and Support Activities on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) signed in 2023 on the sidelines of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.
Secretary Teodoro was joined by Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary for Strategic Assessment and Planning Ignacio Madriaga, DND Assistant Secretary for Strategic Assessments and International Affairs Marita Yoro, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Romeo Brawner Jr., Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr., and Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to Singapore Capt Sherwin Respeto PN (GSC). (END)


(From L-R) Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to Singapore Capt Sherwin Respeto PN (GSC), Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Romeo Brawner Jr., Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary for Strategic Assessment and Planning Ignacio Madriaga, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, Singapore Permanent Secretary for Defence Chan Heng Kee, Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, and Singaporean Defense Attaché to the Philippines Col. Geajaindren Mariapan pose for a group photo with Philippine and Singapore Ministers for Defense



