A lot of countries have expressed willingness to sell arms
and other equipment to the modernizing Armed Forces of the Philippines
"Actually, many countries are offering to provide us
with what we need to modernize our AFP. But we have to follow a process,"
Defense undersecretary for finance, munition and materiel Fernando Manalo said
in a message to the PNA.
Manalo did not name such nations but said these need to
follow some procedures.
When asked on this, Manalo replied:"They have to follow
(Republic Act) 9184."
This is also known as "An Act Providing For The
Modernization, Standardization And Regulation Of The Procurement Activities Of
The Government And For Other Purposes."
This is in line with the government's transparency and
accountability efforts.
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin earlier gave President
Benigno S. Aquino III very high marks for jump-starting the military modernization
program.
"President Benigno Aquino’s administration provided
unprecedented levels of funds to support the AFP's modernization with a
sufficient defense budget made available through good governance
policies," he said.
Gazmin was referring to the acquisition of many new assets
for the AFP which include the South Korean-made FA-50PHs, AgustaWestland attack
AW-109E helicopters, Bell
Having these assets on hand will greatly enhance the
capability of the AFP to defend and protect the country's vast territories.
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