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Defense dept to probe PH military, Chinese telco deal: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 16 06:18 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperson are "undertaking measures to respond to the concerns" over the deal, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said. Read more »

Lorenzana demands sanctions on Chinese crew over Recto Bank incident

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 03:15 AM

MANILA—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants sanctions imposed on the crew of a Chinese ship that rammed a Filipino fishing boat off Recto Bank, despite an apology from the shipowner. Read more »

Lorenzana: South China Sea dispute needs 2-pronged approach

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 03:14 AM

MANILA—The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday laid out plans to solve the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, saying it is the source of instability and tension in the region.   Read more »

Esperon, Lorenzana to represent PH in joint gas-exploration talks with China

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 08:53 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon will be among those who will represent the Philippines in talks with China to explore commercial oil and gas agreements in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Pagturing ng DND sa Makabayan bloc bilang terorista sinita

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 09:37 PM

Nagtuos ang Department of National Defense at Makabayan bloc sa budget hearing ng ahensiya sa Kamara.  Read more »

Defense seeks Congress approval of proposed P258 billion budget

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 27 09:28 PM

MANILA - The Department of National Defense (DND) is asking Congress to approve its proposed P258 billion budget for 2020, which also covers the funds for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Read more »

Lorenzana urges youth to 'serve our country' in National Heroes' Day message

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 06:25 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday called on the youth to emulate Filipino heroes and serve the country. Read more »

Dayuhang barkong papasok sa teritoryo ng Pilipinas na walang permiso, itataboy na?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 01:04 AM

Ikinatuwa ng Department of National Defense ang bagong utos na ito ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, lalo na't may namataan na naman umanong sasakyang pandagat ng China sa Ayungin Shoal at Turtle Islands sa Tawi-Tawi. Read more »

Defense chief welcomes Palace move on foreign vessels in PH waters

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 20 11:16 PM

MANILA - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday welcomed the Malacañang's move to require all foreign vessels passing through its waters to seek clearance from the national government ahead of time. Read more »

'I'm just raising alarm': Lorenzana says POGOs not spying now

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 20 10:11 PM

MANILA - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana clarified his stance on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), saying he did not accuse POGOs of spying on the government. Read more »

'Let's wait': Lorenzana says yet to receive report on alleged Chinese ship sighting

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 20 09:08 PM

MANILA - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said they have yet to receive an official report on the Chinese Coast Guard ship reportedly spotted in the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Why the secrecy? Lorenzana flags passage of 9 Chinese warships through PH waters

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 07:45 PM

MANILA - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday questioned the "secrecy" of Chinese ship passages through Philippine waters, saying a total of 9 warships have passed through Sibutu Strait in Tawi-Tawi by far this year.  Read more »

Defense chief wary of POGOs near military bases: They may 'shift to spying'

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 06:04 PM

Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) located near major military bases may be a security risk, the defense chief said Friday.  Read more »

National dengue epidemic idineklara ng DOH

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Updated as of Aug 06 07:05 PM

Nagdeklara ngayong Martes ang Department of Health ng national dengue epidemic sa gitna ng pagtaas ng bilang ng mga kaso ng sakit sa ilang lugar sa bansa. Read more »

Washington conference tackles Philippines' stance on disputed sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 11:27 PM

A Washington conference highlights the Philippines' contrasting approach to its regional neighbors when it comes to asserting the country's legal claim to the West Philippine Sea.  Read more »

Fishing vessel ng Pilipinas, binangga umano ng barko ng China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 09:31 PM

Kinondena ng Palasyo ang pagbangga umano ng isang barkong Chinese sa bangka ng mga mangingisdang Pinoy sa West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Pag-abandona ng Chinese fishing vessel sa mga nabanggang mangingisdang Pinoy, kinondenda

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 01:33 AM

Iniimbestigahan na ng West Com Joint Task Force ang nangyari para malaman kung puwedeng maghain ng diplomatic complaint ang Pilipinas. Read more »

Chinese iniwan ang mga nabanggang mangingisdang Pinoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 12 06:49 PM

Giniit ni Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana ang imbestigayson sa insidente at ng diplomatic action laban sa China. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 31, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 12:49 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

‘Stop red-tagging of health workers’

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 03:42 PM

Health workers and advocates hold a protest against the alleged worsening attacks, red-tagging and smear campaign against health professionals, outside the Department of National Defense headquarters in Quezon City on Friday.  Read more »