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Lorenzana says no idea on 'rumored' US visa cancellation

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 01:18 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday he had no idea if his diplomatic visa had already been revoked by the United States, after Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa confirmed that his travel permit to the world's richest country has been canceled. Read more »

Not our fault: DND chief defends public backlash over China Coast Guard goodwill visit

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 12:09 PM

NO ONE TO BLAME BUT CHINA: Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday he understood why the Filipino public had reacted negatively about the China Coast Guard's goodwill visit to the Philippines. Read more »

After delay, 13 Pinoys from Iraq back in PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 15 08:51 PM

The group was supposed to fly out of Baghdad via Doha at 10:30 p.m. on Monday night (3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Manila time) but was not able to fly out of the Baghdad International Airport due to exit visa problems. Read more »

Defense chief to lead panel to evacuate Filipinos in Middle East

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 09 12:13 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will lead the special committee tasked to oversee the evacuation and possible repatriation of Filipinos from the Middle East, Malacañang said Thursday. Read more »

Philippines sending 'biggest aircraft, ships' to bring home Filipinos in Middle East

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 09 02:23 AM

“We are ready to deploy within 72 hours,” said Empedrad, adding it would take around three weeks to sail from the Philippines to the Middle East. Read more »

Philippines to deploy troops to Iraq for OFW evacuation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 02:29 PM

The Philippines will send soldiers to help repatriate Filipinos from Iraq, where the killing of an Iranian general in a US drone strike stoked fresh tensions, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday.  Read more »

Duterte orders military to prepare for possible repatriation of Pinoys in Iraq, Iran

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 08:51 PM

Duterte has ordered the military to prepare its aircraft and ships for the possible evacuation of Filipinos in the Middle East if the tension between the United States and Iran further escalates.  Read more »

‘Objective achieved’: Martial law in Mindanao ends, as new year begins

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Updated as of Dec 31 09:52 PM

“Upon the recommendation of the security sector, the President has decided to allow martial law to lapse and not ask for another extension anymore,” Sec. Lorenzana said. Read more »

Lorenzana orders probe vs 'unacceptable' editing in Army photo release on rebels

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Updated as of Dec 29 12:23 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Saturday ordered a probe against those involved in the editing of a handout photo that showed former rebels surrendering to the government. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 18, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 02:31 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

Duterte celebrates Armed Forces' 84th anniversary

Richard Madelo, Presidential Photo
Posted at Dec 18 12:47 PM

President Duterte leads the inspection of the newly-acquired military assets during the 84th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Tuesday. Read more »

No ceasefire despite exploratory talks with Reds: security officials

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 18 12:04 AM

Defense chief Delfin Lorenzana and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon agreed there would be no ceasefire declared for the coming holidays. Read more »

Dating 2NE1 member na si Minzy, gagawa ng proyekto sa Pilipinas

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Updated as of Dec 05 05:40 PM

Plano ng dating 2NE1 member na si Minzy ang gumawa ng proyekto sa Pilipinas. Read more »

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: Playing politics in the war on drugs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 04:02 AM

Is Vice President Leni Robredo overextending her duties in the drug war or is the Duterte government ganging up on her? Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today. Read more »

Guji Lorenzana, wife welcome baby girl

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 12:14 PM

Singer-actor Guji Lorenzana and his wife Cheska Nolasco have welcomed their first child together. 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 »