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2 I VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 DEFENSE CHRONICLE ON THE EXTENSION OF MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO troops of the tactical Command Post (TCP) Joint Special Operations task ForcePresident (JSOTF) Rodrigo at Barangay Duterte Kilalaand Defense in Marawi Secretary City on Delfin August Lorenzana 4, 2017. visit the ith the overwhelming Hukbong Sandatahan ang pagtatanggol paraan ay ibinibigay ng pamahalaang Wvote of confidence from sa bayan at mga mamamayan nang ito. But if you persist in your crooked our legislature and the ardent support buong katapatan. Sa mga patuloy na ways, the armed forces and the police will of the Filipino people, your Defense nalilihis ang landas, magbalik loob come after you without let up. PHOTOS Department will strive even more na kayo. Handa kayong tanggapin ng BY PCOO to deal with the rebellion decisively inyong gobyerno anumang oras na and expeditiously. Makaaasa ang gustuhin ninyo nang walang hinihinging -Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana sambayanan na hindi namin sasayangin kondisyon. Ang oportunidad para tayong on the Congressional approval to ang tiwalang ito. Gagampanan ng ating lahat ay umunlad sa marangal na extend Martial Law in Mindanao AFP STATEMENT ON MARTIAL LAW EXTENSION vast representation of Aour people has made a resounding statement. The 17th Congress, voting jointly--261 as against 18--favored the extension of the Martial Law and the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus until 31 December 2017. The AFP take this both as an from the Marawi teroorists during his visit to the troops in Camp Ranao, Marawi City on July 20, 2017. acclamation and as a challenge. The President inspects the firearms that were confiscated It is an acclamation of the or held hostage; and to set the conditions for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of sailor, and marine who died; or were the City is a daunting challenge. woundedsacrifices orof whoseevery limbssoldier, were airman, lost But your AFP, aware of the enormity of the job that still needs to be done and the great expectations of our people, will measure up to the test. to retake Marawi and liberate the While the AFP thank the people for their overwhelming support and hostages.fighting or while supporting the fight The task to neutralize the extremism and never to allow its seeds to take roots. terrorists-extremists and degrade their manifestationOnly byof appreciation,accompanying it our beseech words fellow of commitment Filipinos towith join our hands resolute to fight and violent united capability; to rescue civilians trapped actions will the forces of good reign over that of evil. PHOTOS BY PCOO DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 EDIISSUET ORIAL4 2017 I 3I Editor-in-Chief Miriam G. Albao Managing Editor Marina M. Agustin News Editor Noriza S. Atienza Artist Jasmin Michelle L. Añana Media Relations Prime S. Berunia Finance Nelson L. Gallarde Contributors Office of the Assistant Secretary for DAUNTLESS FOR PEACE Assessments and International Affairs (DND), Office for Defense Reform (DND), Eva delos Santos (DND), Yrrah Millena (DND), he defenders and rebuilders of our One Defense Team are Col Edgard A Arevalo, (AFP) Tdauntless. We take pride on how the men and women of the Cpt Joe Patrick A Martinez, 4ID, PA, (AFP) Philippine military courageously fight the enemies of peace in the armed Photographers their future, but the resolve of those who remain in the battle zone grows Renato P. Alba, SSg Saudi S Yusop PAF, strongerconflict in as Marawi.they close Many in on soldiers the enemies. have sacrificed their lives and some SSg Avelino A Velasco Jr PA Asst. Photo Editor Pinky A. Hernandez eventual Undeterred defeat, the bytask the force ongoing for fightingthe rebuilding in the few of remainingthe besieged barangays City of Marawiwhere the is alsoMaute-led already terrorists on the ground continue and to are fight beginning it out despite the arduous their obvious task of Support Service making the city rise again from the rubbles of war. They, too, are dauntless. SSg Anthony B Cadiz, Sgt Isidro R Areja, Cpl Celso P Castromayor, Shella D. Sonogan, And so are our leaders. Unperturbed by the apparent dangers, Lyn Tropa frequent Marawi to boost the morale of our soldiers and personally be on Public Affairs Offices of Philippine Army, Philippine Navy/Philippine topPresident of the situation.Rodrigo Duterte and Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana Marine Corps, Philippine Air Force Secretary Lorenzana also takes every opportunity to listen to and dialogue with the people of Marawi, respected religious leaders and elders of our Muslim brothers and sisters as well as the local government executives to effectively address their plight and promote peace not only in Marawi but in Public Affairs Service (PAS) the whole of Mindanao. Department of National Defense Many other sectors have shown courage in the face of this adversity. PAS Building, Natividad Avenue They are the local leaders who work with the national government to resolve this Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 problem, the AFP reservists who work with our troops, the relief workers and Tel: (+632) 982-5679 the volunteers who attend to the immediate needs of the internally displaced Fax: (+632) 911-7113 population of Marawi, the reporters who embed with our troops and brave it out Email: [email protected] there like soldiers and many other Filipinos whose bravery we may never hear of. All of them unmindful of the deafening sounds of airstrikes and the thought of the bullets that might zing above their heads at any given time. Our hopes for peace remain high because of their courage and collective A CREDIBLE DEFENSE ORGANIZATION, A RELIABLE PARTNER IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, strength. And because of them, MARAWI SHALL RISE AGAIN. AND A STRATEGIC PLAYER IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION 4 I VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 DEFENSE CHRONICLE PH HOSTS CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS CONFERENCE Leader of the ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) Plus. n line with the 50th for peace, stability, and development building The and first rapport leg of among the inaugural ADMM- IAnniversary of the Plusmeeting countries aims to establishby designating confidence- a Association of Southeast Asian Member States, namely, Brunei Point-of-Contact (POC) for each Darussalam,in the region. Cambodia,It includes tenIndonesia, ASEAN hosted the inaugural meeting of the Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the will be presenting their respective Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and member country. Expert delegates concerns, and current focus to fellow Experts Working Group (EWG) for Ministers Meeting (ADMM) - Plus namely Australia, China, India, member-countries.country’s cyber security In addition, structure, the Cybersecurity of the ASEAN Defense Viet Nam, and eight Plus countries, on July 17-19, 2017, at the Hotel meeting will provide a venue for Federation and the United experts to examine the current state Japan, New Zealand, ROK, Russian States. of existing cyber security policies The Department and capabilities, enhance awareness on cyber security challenges, through its Management responsibilities of each nation and the Informationof National Defense System(DND), international community to address Service headed by Dir. such challenges, and how to leverage Jesus V. Lomeda, Jr. holds on the capabilities of each nation in the Co-Chairmanship of addressing cyber security threats. The group will also endeavor to with Mr. Mike Thompson, Directorthe said (Asia)EWG, togetherof the and the international community to International Branch, takeencourage a common the ASEANstand and member exert effortsstates for the protection of cyberspace, and The ADMM-Plus is a develop appropriate mechanisms for Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. Ministry of Defence of New Zealand. cooperation among the defense and Meanwhile, Prof. Raymund Jose G. dialogue partners to strengthen for Assessments and International military establishments of ADMM Quilop, DND Assistant Secretary securityplatform andfor ASEANdefense and cooperation its eight Plus in addressing cyber security. Affairs (ASAIA) is the Working Group DEFENSE CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 2017 I 5 SND RECEIVES SINGAPORE DEFENSE MINISTER he challenge posed by for the reconstruction of Marawi. Tviolent extremism is a Originally put up to coordinate problem for all of us in the region; foreign assistance to Southeast hence the Philippines could count on Asian countries devastated by against the Maute-ISIS in Marawi. that the center could likewise be Thisthe support was personally of Singapore conveyed in its fight by natural calamities, Minister Ng said Agreeing in principle used for Marawi’s rehabiliation. Singapore’s Minister of Defense Dr. Ng Secretary Lorenzana instructed the twoEng ministersHen to PH met Secretary in Manila of Nationalon July AFPas regards to examine to theSingapore’s ISR capabilities offer, 18,Defense 2017. Delfin N. Lorenzana when the that Singapore is ready to provide. Secretary Lorenzana expressed appreciation for to help transport supplies and provisionSingapore’s of provisiontraining ofregarding C-130 for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, building up cities are things the year.ASEAN’s Secretary chair for Lorenzana 2017, something acknowledged it will passthat reconnaissance),Singapore’s offer to providetransport assistance of AFP could readily avail of, Secretary coordinationon to Singapore between which the will current chair andASEAN incoming next supplies for the rehabilitation of Lorenzana said. chairs, like what the Philippines and Singapore Marawi and training relative to built- Meanwhile, both ministers are doing, is a best practice that could be emulated expressed their respective support continuity of programs and projects launched by an toup cities.galvanize Minister foreign Ng also contributions offered the by succeeding chairs of ASEAN. This is to ensure utilization of Singapore’s HADR Center to each other’s chairmanship of ASEAN. The Philippines is ASEAN chairman. witnessing the signing. The TOR completes the series of arrangements that have been previously inked at the Armylevel of in the 2015 two and countries’ Philippine major Air Force services, in 2016.
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