Acquisition of up-to-date defense equipment in line with the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program will go on
according to schedule.
This was the assurance given by Department of National
Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana to the Association of Generals and
Flag Officers (AGFO) board of directors during their Thursday meeting held at
the EDSA Lounge of the DND Building in Camp
Aguinaldo , Quezon City
"Procurement for the Defense upgrade continues pursuant
to the AFP Modernization Program," he said.
Lorenzana stressed that President Rodrigo R. Duterte is
committed to heighten the efforts for the welfare of the men and women in uniform.
He also informed AGFO that the DND fully supports the
campaign against lawlessness, rallying behind the Philippine National Police
(PNP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Furthermore, Lorenzana conveyed to the group that the
government is continuously studying and exploring means to address the
different internal and external issues affecting the country, some of which
involve defense and security, and foreign policies.
The DND Chief also expressed gratitude for the support given
by AGFO, especially on issues that are relevant to the defense institution.
Meanwhile, the AGFO board of directors, for their part, also
conveyed appreciation for the DND’s commitment to public service.
They also reiterated their support for the policies of the
Department that are for the interest of the country.
Other matters discussed include the indexation of military
retirees to the Salary Standardization Law and the possibility of reviving the
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) in state universities and colleges.
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