Armed Forces chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang expects newly-appointed Western Command head Rear Admiral Alexander Lopez to develop more capabilities for his unit.
He made this statement during the change-of-command ceremonies at Puerto Princesa,
”I think he can look into developing more capabilities, indigenous (to the Western Command) and then of course, he can also look into developing further our
This is in line with efforts of the military to improve its minimum credible deterrent capability.
Aside from this, the AFP chief stated Lopez can also do more on the security of the Malampaya oil separation platform.
”These are the things one must do when appointed to the Western Command,” he disclosed.
Besides this, Catapang said that the AFP is continuously monitoring reports of presence of Chinese fishing vessels in the area and for forwarding it to the Department of Foreign, who will then make representations to
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