With military modernization in full swing, Filipinos now
have a defense force they can be proud of.
"All the obstacles we hurdled together, all the issues
we faced as one team, all the challenges we confronted as a unified force, and
together with the full trust and confidence of our Commander-in-Chief, has led
us to a leap in our defense capabilities, today, a defense force that the
nation can be proud of," Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said.
He was referring to the acquisition of many new assets for
the Armed Forces of the Philippines
which include the South Korean-made FA-50PHs, AgustaWestland attack AW-109E
helicopters, Bell 205 combat utility
helicopters, Airbus Military C-295 transport aircraft, new M-4 rifles and
refurbished armored personnel carriers from the US
Having these assets on hand will greatly enhance the
capability of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
But Gazmin said these equipment is but a glimpse of a
department focused on its mandate.
"2016 will bring forth new challenges, and we will
continue to meet these challenges. As guardians of democracy, we must remain
apolitical and dedicated to our mandate, as it is the price we pay for our
sworn duty," he said.
Gazmin added the Department of National Defense is resolved
to continue building on its previous accomplishments and work for the
professionalization of all its bureau, agencies, units and offices.
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