Lacson urges security advisers, experts to study China’s weapons offer

From InterAksyon (Dec 21): Lacson urges security advisers, experts to study China’s weapons offer



Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday asked national security advisers and experts to study the possible implications of the $14-million military aid offered by China to the Philippines.

In a statement, Lacson, former national police chief, said “we can't be too dumb not to realize that while China offers us weapons, they continue fortifying their defense facilities in our islands."

“There should be an in-depth analysis and thorough discussion among our top national security advisers and other security experts before any decision is arrived at, not to mention any action to be undertaken concerning major foreign policy matters,” Lacson said.

Lacson said that the issues involved here have far-reaching implications to our people and our country's future generations.

“Not one man, even if he is the president and commander-in-chief, has the monopoly of wisdom and knowledge concerning issues of this magnitude and proportion,” he said.

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