President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday underscored the
positive transformation that took place in the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP), important in making the military more effective in maintaining orderly
and stable conditions in the country.
“Personal kong nakita kung paanong lalong lumakas at naging
mas epektibo ang ating AFP sa paglilingkod at pagsusulong ng kaayusan at
estabilidad, na susi para lalong lumakas ang kumpiyansa ng iba na tumaya sa
Pilipino,” he noted during the 80th anniversary of the AFP in Clark Air Base,
Pampanga.
President Aquino said his administration already completed
45 projects worth Php56.79 billion.
He said it has also started implementing the Medium Term
Capability Development Program estimated to cost Php83.90 billion, which will
be completed until 2017.
To boost its lifting capability especially during disasters,
the Chief Executive cited large assets of the AFP including additional C-130,
three C-295 medium lift transports, two Landing Craft Heavy from Australia
President Aquino also boasted the BRP Ramon Alcaraz and BRP
Gregorio del Pilar navy warships as well new combat utility, attack helicopters
and fighter jet.
Moreover, the President said his administration will
continue expanding the capabilities of the AFP.
“Nabanggit ko na ang mga bagong C-130 at Landing Craft
Heavy; idadagdag ko lang na hindi pa tayo tapos sa pagpapalawak sa ating
naturang hukbo; balak pa nating mapasakamay ang mga bagong frigate at strategic
sealift vessel, pati ang mga Long Range Patrol at Close Air Support Aircraft,
at iba pang kagamitan gaya ng engineering equipment,” he said.
The Chief Executive said the United
States and Japan
He also cited better health service support to the AFP and
the housing program for the military and the Philippine National Police.
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