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Lacson says Lorenzana promised to 'ease out' Parlade from NTF-ELCAC

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 06:45 PM

Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday said Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana earlier committed that Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade would be "eased out" from the government's anti-communism panel "shortly before he retires." Read more »

PH patrols in West Philippine Sea to continue: Lorenzana

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Posted at May 03 01:21 AM

Lorenzana on Sunday said Philippine patrols in the West Philippine Sea will continue, as he denied that he and President Rodrigo Duterte have disagreements over how to handle China's intrusions into Philippine waters.   Read more »

China has no authority to prevent PH from holding exercises in WPS: Lorenzana

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Posted at Apr 28 04:02 PM

China has "no authority or legal basis to prevent" the Philippines from conducting maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday. Read more »

COVID-free Defense chief Lorenzana shares exercise routine

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Posted at Apr 25 11:48 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday shared his exercise routine as he underscored the importance of a healthy lifestyle that, according to him, helped him recover from COVID-19. Read more »

Defense chief Lorenzana recovers from COVID-19

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Posted at Apr 20 07:47 PM

The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday said Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has recovered from COVID-19. Read more »

Duterte on Philippine military: ‘If we can’t work together, what’s the point?’

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 20 03:08 AM

MANILA (UPDATE)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he was discouraged when he caught wind of talk that some generals and officers planned to withdraw their support to him because of his position on the Chinese incursion into Philippine waters.  Read more »

Duterte on Chinese ships situated in West PH Sea — ‘I don’t want any quarrel’

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Updated as of Apr 20 04:58 AM

In a televised public briefing, Duterte spoke on the topic for the first time since hundreds of Chinese ships were spotted in those waters late last month.  Read more »

DND, AFP deny withdrawal of support for Duterte

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Posted at Apr 18 06:32 PM

The Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday denied allegations that there are some active and retired generals who have withdrawn support for President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

At least 240 Chinese ships swarming in Philippines' EEZ: NTF-WPS

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Updated as of Apr 14 12:27 AM

MANILA - At least 240 Chinese ships were found in various parts of the West Philippine Sea, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said Tuesday as it denounced the continuous swarming of Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Read more »

Philippines summons China envoy as ships linger illegally in West PH Sea reef

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Updated as of Apr 13 04:30 PM

MANILA — The Philippines on Tuesday said it summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Monday over the "illegal lingering presence" of China's maritime militia fleet in Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea.   Read more »

Philippines, U.S. to begin 2-week joint military drill on Monday

Enrico Dela Cruz, Reuters
Updated as of Apr 11 11:50 PM

(UPDATED) Philippine and U.S. soldiers will conduct a two-week joint military exercise from Monday, resuming the annual training event after last year's cancellation due to the pandemic, the Philippine military chief said on Sunday. Read more »

Dagdag na pagpapatrolya sa West PH Sea iniutos ng AFP chief

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Posted at Apr 11 07:54 PM

Magpapadala ng mga karagdagang barko ang Armed Forces of the Philippines matapos madokumento ng ABS-CBN News ang pangha-harass ng mga barko ng China sa West Philippine Sea.  Read more »

PH, US defense chiefs discuss West Philippine Sea situation amid China's aggression

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Posted at Apr 11 02:50 PM

The United States on Sunday proposed several measures to deepen its defense cooperation with the Philippines following China's recent aggression in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

'Stop this creeping occupation': Pacquiao tells China to withdraw ships from Julian Felipe reef

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Posted at Apr 08 09:47 PM

Should Beijing withdraw its ships, the move will "show a neighborly gesture of mutual understanding and true friendship" according to Pacquiao.    Read more »

DFA chief Locsin tells China to order maritime militia fleet in PH reef to ‘move out’

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Posted at Apr 08 06:59 PM

In a tweet, Locsin said he does not believe China’s statement justifying their fleet’s presence in the area to fish, noting the vessels’ formation.  Read more »

China says not planning permanent presence in Julian Felipe Reef

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Updated as of Apr 07 08:59 PM

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian also urged the Philippines to “immediately stop wanton hype-up, and avoid casting negative influence on bilateral relations and the overall peace and stability in the South China Sea.”   Read more »

Philippines files new diplomatic protest over lingering Chinese presence in reef

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Updated as of Apr 07 03:17 PM

In a tweet, Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin, Jr. said he would file a diplomatic protest until each maritime militia vessel from Beijing is gone from the reef, which falls under the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea.    Read more »

Defense Secretary Lorenzana tests positive for COVID-19

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Updated as of Apr 06 10:52 PM

(UPDATE) Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday he tested positive for COVID-19, making him the seventh Duterte Cabinet member to contract the infectious disease. Read more »

Lacson, Hontiveros say PH needs help of allies, int'l community vs Chinese incursions

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Updated as of Apr 06 04:05 PM

MANILA - Two senators on Tuesday said the help of the country's allies, as well as the international community, would be needed to send a stronger statement against the lingering presence of China's maritime militia vessels in Philippine waters.    Read more »

DFA calls out Chinese embassy in Manila over statement on Lorenzana, Julian Felipe Reef

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 05 10:40 PM

(UPDATE2) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday called out the Chinese Embassy in Manila for describing the Philippine Defense Secretary's statement on Chinese incursions at the Julian Felipe Reef as "unprofessional", and blasted its "blatant falsehoods" regarding the latest situation in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »