National Defense College of the Philippines

The National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP; Filipino: Dalubhasaan ng Tanggulang Pambansa ng Pilipinas) is an educational, training, and research agency of the Philippine government located inside Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. It is under the Department of National Defense and is responsible for providing continued and intensive studies of the diverse problems relating to national defense and security. NDCP was created through Presidential Decree No. 190 on May 11, 1973, and was originally established in 1963. The college prepares and develops potential national defense leaders, civilian officials of the different branches of the government, and selected executives from the private sector.

NDCP provides a rigorous, specialized learning environment focusing on national security, defense policy, public management, and strategic studies. The college offers graduate programs including Master in National Security Administration (MNSA), Master in Public Management major in Development and Security (MPM-DS), and Doctor in Public Administration (DPA), supported by modern facilities, research centers, and expert faculty in defense and security studies. Its location inside Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City, near major government offices, provides access to national defense agencies and security institutions.

Government officials, defense professionals, and private sector executives choose NDCP for its specialized focus on national security and defense education, its reputation as the premier defense college under the Department of National Defense, and its graduate programs that prepare leaders for national security and public management roles. The college's location in Quezon City, near government centers, enhances networking and professional development opportunities.

Programs Offered

• Master in National Security Administration (MNSA)
• Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) - Executive Program
• Master in Public Management major in Development and Security (MPM-DS)
• Master in Public Management major in Development and Security (MPM-DS) - Executive Program
• Doctor in Public Administration (DPA)

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