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NEW CHIEF. Department of National Defense officer-in-charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. (right) pays tribute to his predecessor Delfin Lorenzana (left) during the turnover rites on Friday (July 1, 2022). Faustino, who attended the turnover virtually after testing positive for Covid-19, vowed to sustain the gains achieved by Lorenzana in protecting the country's territorial sovereignty. (Screenshot from DND Facebook live video) MANILA - Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge (OIC) Jose Faustino Jr. on Friday vowed to continue the undertaking laid down by his predecessor Delfin Lorenzana, in defending the country's territorial integrity. "Sir (referring to Lorenzana), rest assured that we will continue all the good undertakings that you have laid down to defend our country's territorial integrity, protect the Filipino people and ensure the sovereignty of our Republic. Secretary Lorenzana, Sir we cannot thank you enough," Faustino said during the turnover
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Incoming Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge (OIC), Jose Faustino Jr. (File photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - Incoming Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge (OIC), Jose Faustino Jr. has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong made the announcement on Thursday afternoon. Andolong said Faustino will physically report for work after complying with the prescribed quarantine period. "He is fully vaccinated and boostered, and is asymptomatic. He will temporarily perform his duties while in isolation," he said. Faustino, Andolong said, came into close contact with a Covid-19 positive individual during one of his many engagements and consultations prior to his assumption as the agency's OIC. "Contact tracing procedures are being undertaken. The transition ceremony will be conducted virtually and can be viewed live tomorrow, 1 July, starting at 9:30 A.M. on ," he added. Faust
Outgoing Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (right) and incoming National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos (left) (Photo courtesy of Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Facebook page) MANILA - Outgoing Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the appointment of Dr. Clarita Carlos as the incoming National Security Adviser is actually a homecoming of sorts as she served as a president of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP). "Her appointment is actually like a homecoming to the Department since she previously served as the 16th President of the National Defense College of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001. Known for being feisty and media savvy, she holds the distinction of being the first and only female civilian to lead the higher institution for national defense and security," Lorenzana said in his Facebook post over the weekend. Lorenzana added that he had a pleasant and insightful chat with Carlos a few days ago and said the DND is happy