DFA hits back at Chinese embassy for rebuffing Lorenzana

Apr 5, 2021 | Top Stories

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday lashed out at the Chinese embassy for rebuffing Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who had demanded that Chinese vessels leave Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea.“The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly...

Lorenzana to Chinese vessels: ‘Umalis na kayo diyan!’

Apr 3, 2021 | Top Stories

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has issued a strong statement demanding Chinese vessels to leave the West Philippine Sea.In the statement, Lorenzana took Chinese ambassador Huang Xilian to task and questioned the need for 44 Chinese vessels to stay at Julian Felipe...

Panelo, Lorenzana apologize to Robredo for false accusations

Nov 19, 2020 | Top Stories

Two of President Rodrigo Duterte’s top aides on Wednesday apologized to Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo for saying she rode a government plane for her relief efforts in typhoon-hit areas.Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana clarified that...

Lorenzana summons Parlade over “warning” to women celebrities

Oct 23, 2020 | Nation

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. Armed Forces Southern...

Metro Manila and nearby areas ready to reopen – Lorenzana

Aug 10, 2020 | Metro

Metro Manila seems “ready” to reopen and revert to a more relaxed quarantine protocol after the government imposed a 2-week Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) to heed the call of medical frontliners for a “time out.” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said...