Delfin Lorenzana
Delfin Negrillo Lorenzana, OLH, KGOR (born October 28, 1948) is a retired Philippine Army general who currently serves as the Chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority since 2022. He previously served as Secretary of National Defense in the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte from 2016 to 2022. He served in the Philippine Army from 1973 to 2004.
Retired Major General Delfin Lorenzana | |
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The 36th Defense Secretary | |
| Chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority | |
| Assumed office July 7, 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Gregorio D. Garcia III |
| 27th Secretary of National Defense | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Voltaire Gazmin |
| Succeeded by | Jose Faustino Jr. (OIC) |
| Chairman of the National Task Force against COVID-19 | |
| In office March 16, 2020 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | DND OIC Usec. Jose Faustino Jr. |
| Co-Chairman of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases | |
| In office March 4, 2022 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Karlo Nograles Roy Cimatu |
| Commander, AFP Special Operations Command | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Dionisio Santiago |
| Succeeded by | Hermogenes Esperon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delfin Negrillo Lorenzana October 28, 1948 Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines |
| Spouse | Editha Aguilar |
| Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy Ateneo de Manila University |
| Awards | Philippine Legion of Honor Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Star Gold Cross Feb. 86 Revolution Ribbon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1973–2004 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Special Operations Command Presidential Security Group 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion Light Armored Brigade |
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