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Press Release - Dela Rosa: Co-sponsorship speech

Press Release - Dela Rosa: Co-sponsorship speech
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Should the 1950 Mutual Defense Treaty be reworded or modified?

This is not the first time a review of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty was raised.

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Lorenzana explains helicopter fiasco

Lorenzana explains helicopter fiasco
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Malaysiaâ€™s ex-PM goes to prison

The nation lost P2 billion in an aborted transaction with Russia for the purchase of 16 Mi-17 helicopters.

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Abe: The patron of Philippine-Japan security partnership

Abe: The patron of Philippine-Japan security partnership
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Lorenzana named as BCDA chief under Marcos admin

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has picked former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana to be the chairperson of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) under his administration.

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PBBM swears in Lorenzana as BCDA chair, 8 more execs

New Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) chair Delfin Lorenzana (file photo) MANILA - Former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana took his oath as the new chairperson of the board of directors of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in Malacanan Palace on Thursday. The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) confirmed Lorenzana's appointment in a message to reporters. Former Solicitor General Jose Calida took his oath as chairperson of the Commission on Audit. Marcos announced Calida's appointment late last month. Diorella Maria Sotto-Antonio, chief of staff and daughter of former Senate President Vicente Sotto III, also took her oath as Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairperson. Sotto also shared photos of his daughter posing for a photo with the President. Other officials who took their oath were: -Cesar Chavez, Undersecretary - Department of Transportation -Emerald Ridao, Undersecretary - Office of the Press Secretary -Franz Imperial, Undersecretary - Office of the President -Honey Rose Mercado, Undersecretary - Presidential Management Staff -Bianca Cristina Cardenas Zobel, Social Secretary -Gerald Baria, Undersecretary - Office of the President In a separate statement, the Department of National Defense (DND) congratulated Lorenzana for his appointment. "The DND is confident that (former) Secretary Lorenzana will steer the BCDA towards a stronger collaboration not only with the AFP but with all its stakeholders for the development of vibrant economic hubs and communities in different parts of the country," DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said. The BCDA is a government-owned and controlled development corporation created by law to develop former US military bases and properties. With the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as its major beneficiary, the BCDA has contributed to the funding of the AFP Modernization Program for the past years. The BCDA also engages in public-private partnerships to push forward public infrastructure such as tollways, airports, seaports, and also major real estate developments. (with reports from Priam Nepomuceno/PNA) }

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Faustino to continue territorial defense initiatives

NEW CHIEF. Department of National Defense officer-in-charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. (right) pays tribute to his predecessor Delfin Lorenzana (left) during the turnover rites on Friday (July 1, 2022). Faustino, who attended the turnover virtually after testing positive for Covid-19, vowed to sustain the gains achieved by Lorenzana in protecting the country's territorial sovereignty. (Screenshot from DND Facebook live video) MANILA - Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. on Friday vowed to continue the undertaking laid down by his predecessor Delfin Lorenzana, in defending the country's territorial integrity. "Sir (referring to Lorenzana), rest assured that we will continue all the good undertakings that you have laid down to defend our country's territorial integrity, protect the Filipino people and ensure the sovereignty of our Republic. Secretary Lorenzana, Sir we cannot thank you enough," Faustino said during the turnover rites at the DND, which he attended virtually while in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). He also vowed to consult with the former DND chief if needed considering Lorenzana's vast experience and accomplishments. Faustino also lauded Lorenzana, the country's 36th DND chief, for laying down the solid foundation for the DND and making it more responsive to the challenges of the times. "Through your tireless efforts and innovative programs, the department made significant strides in ensuring that our sovereignty and territorial integrity is well protected and resilient as ever. More so with your leadership and examples, you have made the defense department stronger and more responsive to the challenges of the times," he added. Faustino also ensured the smooth implementation of the ongoing modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in order to protect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. "We will ensure the smooth implementation of our modernization program in order to strengthen the protection of our sovereignty, defense of our territorial integrity, and ensuring the continuity of our peaceful way of life. Indeed, the future will be so bright with us working in unity, manifested by our consistent and synergized actions," he added. In assuming his post as DND OIC, Faustino vowed to "judiciously, prudently and conscientiously exercise my authority and responsibility and faithfully discharge the powers and functions vested in me for the supervision and control of the department, as can be gleaned from your tour of duty report, your accomplishments." "I have big shoes to fill but with the grace of God I vow to lead the department towards excellence guided by the core values of patriotism, professionalism, and good governance. Thank you very much, Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Sir," he added. Faustino also thanked President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and God for the trust and opportunity given to him in leading the DND. He also called his posting to the DND an honor and expressed his appreciation for the warm response of its officials and employees to his appointment. "The future holds many challenges but with us together working as one, the department or, working together as one Department of National Defense, these challenges will certainly be faced with vigor and resolute actions. All our efforts will be aligned to the vision of the President, our department's actions and trajectory will always be guided by his wisdom. He has made it very clear that we will work tirelessly for a better and stronger Philippines by ensuring a steady economic recovery through responsive mission-building initiatives that are solidly anchored on national unity," Faustino said. "We will ensure the smooth implementation of our modernization program in order to strengthen the protection of our sovereignty, defense of our territorial integrity and ensuring the continuity of our peaceful way of life. Indeed, the future will be so bright with us working in unity, manifested by our consistent and synergized actions," Faustino said. Faustino, a retired AFP chief-of-staff, will assume office as defense secretary on November 13, after the one-year appointment ban on retired military officials. He took over the AFP leadership from Gen. Cirilito Sobejana who retired from military service on July 31, 2021. He retired as AFP chief after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56 on November 12 of the same year. Prior to his assumption as the 56th AFP chief-of-staff, Faustino was the head of the Joint Task Force Mindanao and has also served as the acting commanding general of the Philippine Army. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1988. (PNA) }

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PH Army fetes outgoing DND chief for big-ticket projects

Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA) has expressed its appreciation to outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana for his support which allowed the service to acquire big-ticket weapons and platforms during his six-year term. Among the game-changer equipment acquired under the AFP Modernization Program's Horizon 2 during the term of the outgoing defense chief include the 15 brand-new armored mortar carriers that are now part of the newly-reactivated 1st Tank Battalion of the Armor Division and the 12 Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) 155mm/52 self-propelled howitzers that are now handled by the 10th Field Artillery Battalion (155-SP) of the Artillery Regiment. These weapon systems were sourced by the PA from Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. "Big-ticket defense assets that will soon be delivered to the Army include the Multiple-Launch Rocket System, Sabrah ASCOD light tanks, and Pandur 8x8 wheeled light tanks, PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement late Wednesday. The AMCs were also delivered to the PA last December and were acquired under the Army's mounted mortar acquisition project. "The new AMCs are part of the PA's modernization project that will capacitate the country's land force's credible defense posture from various threats, local and international," Trinidad earlier said. The Cardom 120mm recoil mortar system mounted on the M125A2 AMC is an autonomous, computerized system that has a range of 7,000 meters and a maximum fire rate of 16 rounds per minute operated by four crewmen. The AMCs with MMS are used by the US Army, Israeli Defense Force, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. Meanwhile, the ATMOS 155mm/52 howitzer system is a "shoot-and-scoot" weapon that can be rapidly deployed in rugged terrain and is equipped with an "inertial navigation system" (INS)-based gun-laying method and an automatic loader. The Army received these ATMOS howitzer units in December 2021. The self-propelled artillery pieces are worth PHP2.4 billion and would augment the existing 155mm towed-howitzers being operated by the Army Artillery Regiment. PA commander, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., earlier expressed the appreciation of the 110,000-strong Army for Lorenzana's unstinted support. "On behalf of the more than 110,000-strong Philippine Army, Secretary Lorenzana, Sir, we thank you for your unparalleled service to our nation. Indeed, your hallmark of leadership in the military and in government service will definitely serve as our standard of stewardship for our esteemed organization," he added. (PNA) }

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Lorenzana marvels at PH Navy's new base

Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Delfin Lorenzana said over the weekend that the recently activated Naval Operating Base (NOB) in Subic will serve as the main naval support and logistics hub of the Philippine Navy (PN) as it continues to improve its fleet.

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