^
+ Follow DEFENSE UNDERSECRETARY PIO LORENZO BATINO Tag
DEFENSE UNDERSECRETARY PIO LORENZO BATINO
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 1376218
                    [Title] => ‘Phl stopped work on Pagasa airstrip’
                    [Summary] => 

There is a Palace-ordered freeze in infrastructure work – including repairs – on military and air facilities on Pagasa Island, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said yesterday.

[DatePublished] => 2014-10-04 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1096615 [AuthorName] => Christina Mendez [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/headlines/20141004/Gregorio-Pio-Catapang-Voltaire-Gazmin-AFP-DND.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1323232 [Title] => AFP malaki ang pakinabang sa EDCA [Summary] =>

Malaki ang magiging pakinabang ng bansa sa Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) pagdating sa kapasidad ng military at support efforts at sa anumang pagtatangkang pagsakop ng ibang bansa.

[DatePublished] => 2014-05-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1334962 [AuthorName] => Gemma Amargo-Garcia [SectionName] => Bansa [SectionUrl] => bansa [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1322484 [Title] => Noy confident EDCA will stand legal scrutiny [Summary] =>

President Aquino is confident the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States will stand legal scrutiny if brought before the Supreme Court (SC).

[DatePublished] => 2014-05-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804901 [AuthorName] => Aurea Calica [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1318766 [Title] => Navy gets more military aid from US [Summary] =>

The US government’s foreign military financing to the Philippines has been increasing although only for the Navy, which does not have a bad record of human rights violations.

[DatePublished] => 2014-05-03 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804901 [AuthorName] => Aurea Calica [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/philippinestar/headlines/20140503/philippinenavy-gen10.jpg ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1318667 [Title] => 3 to 5 camps eyed for US use, says official [Summary] =>

The Philippines is mulling opening three to five military camps for the use of US forces under recently-signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), a senior official of Philippine Department of National Defense said today.

[DatePublished] => 2014-05-02 20:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1318576 [Title] => Phl considering 3-5 sites for American facilities [Summary] =>

(UPDATED)  About three to five camps are being considered as possible sites of American facilities to be built under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), a defense official said Friday.

[DatePublished] => 2014-05-02 13:47:01 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1805309 [AuthorName] => Alexis Romero [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/philippinestar/headlines/20140502/facibig.jpg ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1316578 [Title] => Palace mum on defense pact with US [Summary] =>

Malacañang has given no indication whether the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States will be ready for signing by tomorrow’s visit of US President Barack Obama.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-27 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804901 [AuthorName] => Aurea Calica [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a497/ph1lstarcom/philstar%20photos/gen1new_zps01288e4b.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1313189 [Title] => US says no pressure on Phl to sign enhanced defense pact [Summary] =>

While encouraged by the “positive” outcome of the eighth and possibly last round of negotiations with the Philippines for enhanced defense cooperation, the United States is urging Manila not to be pressured into signing an agreement by the April 28 visit of US President Barack Obama, diplomatic sources said yesterday.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-16 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804865 [AuthorName] => Pia Lee-Brago [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/headlines/20140416/president-obama.jpg ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1312609 [Title] => Phl to ban US warships with nuclear weapons in new defense deal [Summary] =>

Malacañang assured on Monday that the proposed agreement on the increased rotational presence (IRP) of American forces here will not violate the 1987 Constitution which prohibits nuclear weapons in the Philippine territory.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-14 16:22:51 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473499 [AuthorName] => Louis Bacani [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/headlines/20140414/US-warships.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1311494 [Title] => Phl, US near completion of access deal [Summary] =>

The Philippines and the United States (US) are moving closer to a deal granting American troops greater access to military bases in the country, a defense official said Friday.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-11 18:05:38 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1805309 [AuthorName] => Alexis Romero [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with