Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has summoned controversial Southern Luzon Command chief Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr. to a meeting to explain his side regarding his comments against female celebrities being linked to leftist groups.
Lawmakers and artists were in an uproar over the government’s anti-insurgency chief’s veiled threats against celebrities Liza Soberano and Ms. Universe 2018 Catriona Gray for speaking out on women’s issues.
“Pinag-iingatan lang nila sila na baka mamaya magamit sila ng left,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said.