From the Manila Standard Today (Dec 5): Ex-military officials launch television program
Two former military chiefs on Thursday led the launch of a network program to cover state and global security issues.
“We call it DSTV, defense and security television. We came up with this idea not only on the business aspect but to promote patriotism especially among our youth,” said Alxeander Yano, former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
At the kickoff in Camp Aguinaldo was Victor Ibrado, also former chief of staff along with classmates at the Philippine Military Academy Class 1976 including former police director Abner Cabalquinto.
Yano said the DSTV was airing on a 30-minute slot on ABS-CBN Sports+ Action Channel 23 every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. with replays every Sunday at 11:30 p.m.
He said the group was discussing plans for block time on TV5 and GMA Channel 7.
According to Ibrado, DSTV will tackle defense and security threat issues within and outside the country, covering global and domestic terrorists such as the Islamic State movement, Abu Sayyaf Group, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, Jemaah Islamiyah among other factions.
“DSTV will also tackle disaster management and preparedness, AFP modernization, pandemic diseases, and how our military and police have dealt with them. Then later on we will tackle maritime security, up and coming technology in the defense industry and conflict management,” he said.
Cabalquinto said DSTV would serve as a think-tank for inputs to the legislative and executive departments in crafting and promoting sound defense and security programs.
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