By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA News Published January 24, 2021 8:39pm Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday defended the Department of National Defense's unilateral abrogation of its agreement with the University of the Philippines (UP), claiming it was a "patriotic duty." In a video message posted via social media, Lorenzana said he was prompted to abrogate the accord given the "numerous testimonies" and "grueling experiences" reported to him by former rebels, but he did not elaborate. He has also yet to present to the public such supposed testimonies. "Abrogating the DND agreement with UP is a fulfillment of a patriotic duty. Even though it is an unpopular move, my intentions are pure. My goal is simple -- to minimize the threat to the youth," he said.