Manila, Feb. 11 -- In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive of transforming the Filipino military into a world-class force, the Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday announced that the 26th Philippines-Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Logistics and Defense Industry Cooperation successfully concluded on Feb. 7.

In a statement, DND spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arsenio Andolong said the JCM took place in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the strong defense partnership between the two nations.

"Led by DND Assistant Secretary for Logistics and Acquisition Joselito Ramos, the Philippine delegation was composed of key officials from the DND and the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines). Vic...