Secretary of National Defense (Philippines)

Philippine Secretary of National Defense
Kalihim ng tanggulang pambansa
Official seal of the Department of National Defense
Incumbent Gilberto Teodoro Jr. since June 5, 2023
Style	The Honorable
Member of	Cabinet
Reports to	President of the Philippines
Appointer	The President with Commission on Appointments confirmation
Precursor	Secretary of War
Formation	November 1, 1939
First holder	Teófilo Sison
Website	http://www.dnd.gov.ph

The Philippine Secretary of National Defense (Filipino: Kalihim ng Tanggulang Pambansa) is the head of the Philippine Department of National Defense and a member of the President's Cabinet.^[1]

The current secretary is former Philippine House representative of the Tarlac's 1st congressional district Gilbert Teodoro. He assumed office on June 5, 2023 and previously served the same position from August 2007 to November 2009.

Historically this cabinet position has been a stepping stone to the Philippine presidency. Two previous secretaries of national defense were elected president: Ramon Magsaysay and Fidel Ramos.Several others ran for the presidency: Alejo Santos, Juan Ponce Enrile, Renato de Villa, Norberto Gonzales and Gilbert Teodoro.