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Defense chief Lorenzana says negative for COVID-19 but will stay in self-quarantine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 11:34 PM

MANILA - Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said he has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) following exposure to patients with the illness. Read more »

Chinese militia not behind delay in Pag-Asa Island rehab: defense chief

Jorge V. Carino, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 02:59 PM

MANILA - The deployment of Chinese militia boats has not delayed construction and repairs in Pag-Asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday. Read more »

Duterte to pursue scrapping VFA despite concerns, Lorenzana says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 02:27 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte will pursue terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States despite concerns it will negatively affect the Philippines, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday.   Read more »

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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday he had no idea if his diplomatic visa had already been revoked by the United States, after Sen.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 »

DND deploying ships, planes, soldiers to help evacuate Filipinos in Middle East

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 11:56 PM

They're not there to engage in any combat, but rather, to evacuate Filipinos who are fleeing from danger. Read more »

China says US defense act 'blatantly interfered' in its affairs

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 22 08:57 AM

Beijing slammed Saturday a new US defense act, which includes measures to strengthen Washington's ties with Taiwan and support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy protestors, saying it "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. 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 »

Ilang senador may pangamba sa pagkontrol ng China sa kuryente, telecom ng bansa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 14 12:25 AM

Babala ng ilang mambabatas, dapat maging maingat sa pagpasok sa anumang kasunduan sa China. 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 »

Military planes sa West PH Sea pinutukan ng flares ng mga barkong Tsino

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 06 07:55 PM

Ilang beses nang pinaputukan ng flares ng mga barkong Tsino ang mga sasakyang panghimpapawid ng Pilipinas na rumoronda sa West Philippine Sea, ayon sa opisyal ng militar.  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 »

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 »

The ANC Brief: From behind bars

ANC
Posted at Sep 20 05:28 AM

The drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison is alive and well. Here are the big stories making the headlines on ANC today:   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 »

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 »

Lorenzana: AFP-Dito deal, bubusisiin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 12:59 AM

Walang alam si Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana sa kasunduan para makapaglagay ng pasilidad ang telecommunications company na may kaugnayan sa China sa loob mismo ng ilang kampo ng militar. Read more »

Dito Telecommunity: Deal with AFP subject to Lorenzana's approval

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 09:52 PM

Dito Telecommunity Corporation on Monday said its deal with the Armed Forces of the Philippines is not yet final and is subject to the approval of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Read more »

Lorenzana says he has yet to approve AFP, Dito deal

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 09:50 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has yet to approve the agreement signed last week by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Dito Telecommunity Company. Read more »

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 »