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EXPLAINER: What is the 1989 UP-DND accord on campus access of state forces?

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 12:13 PM

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Secretary General Renato Reyes said the 1989 agreement between the University of the Philippines and Department of National Defense provides safeguards against abuses and human rights violations. Read more »

'Hotbed of recruitment': Lacson sees sense in abrogation of UP-DND accord

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 01:26 PM

There is a sense in the move of the government to terminate an accord with the University of the Philippines on the entry of state forces into campus grounds, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday. Read more »

Kilos protesta kasado na sa UP Diliman kontra sa pagbasura ng DND sa Soto-Enrile Accord

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 08:02 PM

Nakakasa alas-10 ng umaga ang kilos protesta na dadaluhan ng iba’t ibang organisasyon ng estudyante at ng komunidad ng UP bilang pagkondena sa naging desisyon ng Department of National Defense na wakasan na ang Soto-Enrile Agreement. Read more »

VP Robredo: Unilateral abrogation of DND-UP accord to 'sow fear'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 09:20 AM

Vice President Leni Robredo said Tuesday the administration's move to unilaterally abrogate its accord with the University of the Philippines on the entry of state forces was designed to "sow fear." Read more »

'Safe haven for enemies of state': DND says accord with UP 'obsolete'

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 09:29 AM

The Department of National Defense said Tuesday it unilaterally terminated its agreement with the University of the Philippines as it has become "obsolete." Read more »

DND winakasan ang kasunduan sa pagpasok ng mga awtoridad sa UP campuses

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 06:41 AM

Tinapos ng Department of National Defense nitong Lunes ang matagal na nitong kasunduan sa University of the Philippines (UP) na kailangan munang magsabi ang mga awtoridad bago pumasok sa mga campus ng paaralan. Read more »

DND terminates agreement with UP on entry of cops, soldiers in campuses

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 06:42 AM

MANILA (3rd UPDATE) — The Department of National Defense terminated last Friday, Jan. 15, its long-time agreement with the University of the Philippines (UP) that requires prior notification before police and military personnel can enter and conduct operations in the state university's campuses. Read more »

PH receives P1.38-B worth of defense equipment from US

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 09:31 PM

The Philippine government on Tuesday received P1.38 billion ($29 million) worth of defense gear from the US Defense Department, the allied countries said, as the latter's acting chief visited Manila. Read more »

Lorenzana sees basis to red-bait after death of lawmaker's daughter

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 11:47 PM

The country's defense chief saw further basis to red-bait progressive lawmakers after a daughter of one of their own was killed in a military encounter with communist rebels.  Read more »

Lacson: Isang C-130 eroplano na lang ng DND ang lumilipad

Robert Mano and Job Manahan ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 09:33 PM

MAYNILA — Isa na lamang sa 4 na C-130 eroplano s ng Department of National Defense (DND) ang kasalukuyang nagagamit at lumilipad, ayon sa pagdinig ng budget ng ahensya sa Senado nitong Biyernes.    Read more »

5 Black Hawk choppers from Poland arrive for PH Air Force

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 11:44 PM

MANILA - Five Sikorsky-S70 Black Hawk helicopters have arrived at Clark Air Base to serve in the Philippine Air Force. Read more »

PH, Japan seek halt in provocations in disputed S. China Sea

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 24 06:27 PM

The Philippines and Japan on Friday emphasized the need for countries to stop any activities that might generate tension on the disputed South China Sea, saying the declaration of conduct (DOC) negotiated by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China should be upheld.  Read more »

PH, Australia uphold freedom of navigation rights in disputed S. China Sea

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 03:30 PM

Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Australian Senator Linda Reynolds emphasized the need to maintain the freedom of navigation and overflight in the disputed area in compliance with international law.  Read more »

Hontiveros tells defense dept: Stop downplaying China's threats in West PH Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 03:47 PM

During the Department of National Defense's budget hearing, Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed that the “external” threats to the Philippines should not be downplayed amid China’s repeated incursions in the disputed waters where the country has laid claims.   Read more »

Defense dep't to probe alleged harassment, red-tagging of workers

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 10:28 AM

MANILA - The Department of National Defense (DND) will investigate instances of the military allegedly harassing and red-tagging workers involved in unions.   Read more »

No new PH-claimed island occupied by foreign nation since 2016, lawmaker claims

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 05:36 AM

MANILA - Philippine-claimed islands in the disputed West Philippine Sea have remained unoccupied by a foreign nation since the start of the Duterte administration, a lawmaker Tuesday. Read more »

Lorenzana asks US embassy why US Air Force plane reportedly disguised as PH aircraft

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 08:32 PM

The Department of National Defense has sought comment from the US Embassy after a US Air Force plane reportedly changed its aircraft identification allocated to the Philippines when it flew over the Yellow Sea last week. Read more »

PH now better equipped to monitor incursions, harassment in West PH Sea: Lorenzana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:49 PM

Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said the Philippines is now better equipped to monitor incursions and other activities in the West Philippine Sea with the acquisition and installation of surveillance radars. Read more »

‘Comply’ with arbitration ruling, Philippines’ defense chief tells China

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 04:41 PM

MANILA - The Philippines’ top defense official on Tuesday told China to “comply” with the landmark 2016 award of an international arbitration court in The Hague on the South China Sea, saying adherence to international law bodes well for stability in the region. Read more »

Defense dept vows to ensure anti-terror law won't be abused

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 11:23 AM

The Philippines' defense department vowed Sunday it would ensure that the anti-terrorism law is not abused. Read more »