Media practitioners covering the Defense beat will be given
a chance to see firsthand and fly one of the controversial UH-ID combat utility
helicopters Tuesday morning.
Seven UH-IDs and two UH-IHs helicopters will be in front of
the Camp Aguinaldo Grandstand, Quezon
City
"It's an initiative of the Philippine Air Force (PAF)
to demonstrate that the recently accepted refurbished UH-1(D) helicopters are
all air worthy and mission capable," said Defense public affair office
chief Arsenio Andolong.
The acquisition for the 21 UH-IDs, which is worth Php1.26
billion, have been wracked in controversy after claims of bidding
irregularities and the aircraft being defective.
It was partially terminated last March 25 after suppliers
Rice Aircraft Services Inc. and Eagle Copters Ltd. failed to deliver the rest
of the aircraft.
"In compliance with with Section 88, Rule XXII of the
IRR of RA 9184 (Philippine Procurement Law), the contract agreement between the
DND/AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and the Joint Venture of Rice
Aircraft Services, Inc. and Eagle Copters Ltd. for the supply and delivery of
21 UH-I helicopters for the PAF with corresponding contract price of
Php1,263,000,000 shall be partially terminated for exceeding the ten percent
maximum liquidated damages," the DND order signed by Secretary Voltaire
Gazmin said.
Selected media personnel will be flown over in Metro Manila
and return to Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon where a press conference will be held on
the acquisition process, acceptance process and technical specifications.
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