NSC Updates
The Strategic Communications Cluster of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), led by the Strategic Communications Office of the National Security Council and the Presidential Communications Office, conducted the Major Island Summit Planning Workshop – Visayas Leg on 18 June 2026 in Cebu City. This workshop brought together representatives from member government agencies and the Regional Task Force–StratCom Cluster to strengthen the NTF-ELCAC Communication Plan…
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National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. met with Lieutenant General Kubota, Commander of the Japan Central Air Defense Force last month, at Iruma Air Base, Japan. Lieutenant General Kubota provided an overview of Iruma Air Base and the Central Air Defense Force’s mission and capabilities. The officials exchanged views on the regional security environment and discussed ways to further strengthen defense and security cooperation between the Philippines and Japan,…
Read More NSA Oban visits Iruma Air Base, holds talks with Japan Central Air Defense Force Commander
National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo SL Oban Jr. lauded the continued advancement of ASEAN maritime cooperation as he served as Guest of Honor and Speaker during the 5th ASEAN Coast Guard Forum High-Level Meeting (ACF-HLM) held in Manila on 4-5 June 2026. Hosted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), this meeting gathered heads and representatives of ASEAN Coast Guards and Maritime Law Enforcement Agencies to advance discussions on the future…
On May 28, 2026, National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his address before the Joint Session of the National Diet of Japan and his summit meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. Held during the President’s State Visit to Japan and coinciding with the 70th Anniversary of Philippines-Japan diplomatic relations, the engagements culminated in the elevation of bilateral ties to a…
National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. received New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Dr. Catherine McIntosh, during a courtesy call in Quezon City last month. NSA Oban and Ambassador McIntosh exchanged views on regional security developments and discussed opportunities to further strengthen Philippines–New Zealand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including defense, security, and maritime affairs. Both sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between the Philippines and New Zealand…
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National Security Adviser Eduardo SL Oban Jr. joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the courtesy call by Japan Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi at Malacañang Palace, 05 May 2026. Minister Koizumi came to the Philippines to witness the participation of the Japan Self-Defense Forces in Exercise Balikatan 41-2026, highlighting the growing defense and security cooperation between the Philippines and Japan. The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral…
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The National Security Council congratulates Secretary Eduardo S.L. Oban Jr. on his oath-taking as National Security Adviser before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. today. As National Security Adviser and Director-General of the NSC, he leads the coordination and advancement of national security policy and strategy, defense planning, and inter-agency efforts. The Council remains committed to supporting a coherent and whole-of-government approach to addressing evolving security challenges in pursuit of a…