Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin
Lorenzana is committed into transforming the agency into a credible
organization capable of ensuring Philippine security, sovereignty and
territorial integrity. This was one of the official command guidance issued by
Lorenzana, said DND public affairs service head Arsenio Andolong.
Also included was ongoing efforts to transform the DND into
reliable partner in national development, and a strategic player in the Asia
Pacific region.
“In terms of territorial defense, the SND’s (Secretary of
National Defense) guidance is for the improvement of DND’s capabilities to
perform its mandated tasks and fully support other government agencies to
address the challenges posed by the complex and dynamic security environment,”
Andolong said.
In addition, defense cooperation with ASEAN and other key
allies was identified as critical to stability and progress of the region and
protection of a rules based international order.
On internal security and peace operations, Lorenzana has
ordered the DND to relentlessly focus military operations against terrorist
groups and intensify its support to law enforcement agencies.
At the same time, it shall remain supportive of the peace
process, especially in the implementation of signed and future peace
agreements.
“The AFP shall also continue to uphold and adhere to the
principle of human rights, international humanitarian law and rule of law in
the performance of its assigned tasks,” Andolong said.
“The AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan ‘Bayanihan’
which is coming to a close this 2016 will be assessed in relation to the AFP
transformation Roadmap with the goal of strengthening the professional
character of the military institution,” he added.
Lorenzana also ordered that the AFP Modernization Program
will continue with the DND expediting acquisition activities on the pipeline
and prioritize acquisition projects intended to enhance internal security
operations capability.
“In line with the decision of President Duterte to convert
the BRP Ang Pangulo into a hospital and the utilization of air assets of the
250th, Presidential Airlift Wing, the AFP has been directed to submit proposals
and prepare other requirements,” the DND chief disclosed.
The DND will also continue to improve capacities of selected
AFP units for their roles as first responders and improve coordination with
other agencies and non-government organizations in line with their humanitarian
assistance disaster relief missions.
“Secretary Lorenzana also provided for the enhancement of
support services for soldiers and veterans with the planned creation of an
office that shall cater to the welfare of deceased soldiers in order to fast
track the release of benefits to their dependents,” Andolong pointed.
He added that the DND chief also also emphasized good
governance, the importance of the comprehensive Philippine Defense
Transformation Roadmap that institutionalizes the proper stewardship of public
funds as well as reform programs that eliminate opportunities for graft and corruption.
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