AFP won’t loose grip on West PH Sea, ready for violent acts – military chief

From AngMalaya (Sep 2): AFP won’t loose grip on West PH Sea, ready for violent acts – military chief

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gregorio Pio Catapang said on Tuesday, “The AFP shall not let loose on the country’s grip over the West Philippine Sea’s chain of islands. While we would do our best to avoid confrontation with China, we will remain always ready to protect our people from violent activities.”

General Catapang added, “the AFP will continue to maintain our presence in the area to safeguard our national interests.” The Philippines will remain peaceful and non-confrontational.

“However, we cannot let our troops down. This is why we undertake routine resupply and rotation of forces to ensure that our personnel manning our posts in the West Philippine Sea have enough provisions and rest.”

“Likewise, we recognize the condition and state of their dwellings and we are working out ways to improve their shelters, taking into account that the declaration on the Conduct of Parties is observed,” Catapang explained.

http://www.angmalaya.net/nation/2014/09/02/3916-afp-wont-loose-grip-on-west-ph-sea-ready-for-violent-acts-military-chief