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Defense chief bucks martial law extension in Mindanao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 04:13 PM

Mindanao has been under martial rule since mid-2016, when extremists waving the Islamic State flag laid siege on Marawi City for 5 months. It will lapse at the end of 2019. Read more »

First PH warship from South Korea starts sea trial

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 03:27 PM

The Philippines' first warship from South Korea has started sea trial, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday. Read more »

AFP has never shirked from its duties despite warmer ties with China: Lorenzana

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 21 11:14 AM

MANILA - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday made clear that despite the Duterte administration's visibly warmer ties with China, the Philippines' defense and security sector has not abandoned its mandate to protect and defend the country from its enemies both local and foreign. Read more »

The ANC Brief: A break, a leave or a rest

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 04:00 AM

The health of President Rodrigo Duterte is in sharp focus. Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today: Read more »

Defense chief thumbs down another extension of Mindanao martial law

Jorge Carino, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 11 05:23 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday he was not inclined to recommend another extension of martial rule in Mindanao, calling instead for a tougher anti-terrorism law. Read more »

Lorenzana: No cause for concern over China's flares vs PH aircraft

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 07 01:09 AM

MANILA (2nd UPDATE)—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday he does not see a cause for concern on the reported firing of flares by China against Philippine military aircraft patrolling the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Defense chief: Quake-hit areas in Mindanao already out of calamity funds

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 08:35 PM

But an NDRRMC official said the government and concerned agencies have enough funds to finance the relief, rehabilitation, and recovery of quake-hit areas. Read more »

Defense chief tells China to follow maritime laws

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 03 06:03 PM

The country's defense department on Sunday told China to follow international maritime laws "if it wants to earn the respect of the international community." Read more »

Defense chief Lorenzana to lead relief efforts in quake-hit Mindanao

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 05:52 PM

Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana has been designated to lead all relief efforts in earthquake-stricken areas, Executive Sec. Salvador Medialdea said Saturday. Read more »

'Not a presidential plane': Lorenzana defends purchase of P2-billion jet

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 06:29 PM

"This aircraft was not intended to be a Presidential plane but as a Command and Control plane of the AFP and the DND," said defense chief Delfin Lorenzana.    Read more »

Lorenzana downplays Chinese spying threat anew

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 03:36 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday downplayed fears anew that national security would be compromised once China-backed telecommunications player DITO Telecommunity puts up facilities in its military camps. Read more »

P30-B Australian loan for ships at risk of being scrapped under Duterte order

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 11:52 AM

MANILA - A P30 billion loan from Australia for the building of offshore patrol vessels is at risk of being scrapped due to the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend aid from countries that sponsored and backed an inquiry into the Philippine war on drugs, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Monday. Read more »

Lorenzana may seek exemption from order vs countries backing drug war probe

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 11:10 PM

The country's defense chief may ask for an exemption from the President's order to halt loans from countries who supported a call to have the Philippine drug war investigated by the United Nations. Read more »

Lorenzana: No new reports yet of Chinese ships in Ayungin Shoal

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 10:05 PM

Lorenzana said he has not received any official report about the Chinese ships again preventing the resupply of Philippine vessels in Ayungin. Read more »

PH Navy acquires 7 new combat vessels in counter terror bid

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 10:59 AM

Seven new combat vessels on Monday joined the fleet of the Philippine Navy, reinforcing government's anti-terrorism operations in the southern Philippines. Read more »

Defense chief mulls seeking exception to foreign aid ban

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 07:25 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday that he might ask President Rodrigo Duterte to exclude the military from his order for government agencies to reject loans and grants from 18 countries that backed an inquiry into the Philippine war on drugs.  Read more »

Duterte picks Clement as next AFP chief of staff

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 20 02:06 AM

Lt. Gen. Noel Clement, who currently heads the Central Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), will replace outgoing AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr. Read more »

Robredo: Chinese-linked telco should be put outside military installations

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 08:02 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over the telecommunications deal between Chinese-linked Dito Telecommunity Corporation and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Read more »

Senate urged to probe 'irresponsible' military, Chinese-linked telco deal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 01:42 PM

Opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution urging the Senate to investigate the agreement of the Armed Forces and Dito Telecommunity Corp. to construct facilities inside military camps. Read more »

Will Dito Telecommunity expose Philippines to unhampered espionage?

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 01:30 AM

MANILA—The third telco seeking to penetrate the Philippine market is a Filipino company. Its new name has been changed to further represent this fact. Read more »