President Rodrigo Duterte is well aware of the weaknesses
plaguing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and he is now taking steps
to address this deficiencies.
This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND)
Secretary Delfin Lorenzana during Monday's turn over ceremonies for the Air
Force's fifth Lockheed C-130 Lockheed "Hercules" cargo aircraft.
"President Dutete has understood our defense and
military establishment so well. he knows the capability and the needs of our
Armed Forces, and he has been well informed of the real state of our old and
obsolete military assets, in land, at sea, and on air. He is well aware of the
needs of our soldiers, from their individual basic armaments and equipment, to
the enhancement of their morale, welfare and well-being," he added.
Lorenzana said the Chief Executive has readily committed to
address these requirements to the maximum limits as allowed by the country's
financial resources.
"In return, he does not ask so much from our Armed
Forces. All that he requires from our officers, and men and women in uniform is
your devotion to your sworn duties as protectors of the Filipino people and the
State," he stressed.
All President Duterte wants from the military is that remain
loyal to the Constitution.
"He summons your patriotism and moral courage to assist
him in our national war against illegal drugs, in cleansing our public service
of corruption and malpractices in various forms, and in fighting against
criminality and lawlessness, especially the threats of international
terroristic violence posed by the ISIS elements," the DND chief said.
In short, Lorenzana said the Chief Executive wants all AFP
officers and enlisted personnel to join him in the national goal of restoring
the citizenry’s faith and trust in government, and to make the people’s lives
better, safer and healthier.
"These are legitimate challenges to the AFP by no less
than the President and Commander-in-Chief. But I am confident that you will
prevail over these challenges. for, after all, we believe in the truism that
all legal orders are obeyed in the military service," he added.
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