File photograph of past AFP anniversary parade. Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
The upcoming 81st founding anniversary on Wednesday, December 21, of the Armed Forces of the Philippines will be highlighted by updates pertaining to the military roadmap and programs rather than the customary fancy display of war-making and fighting capability, AFP spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla disclosed on Monday.
In keeping with tradition, President Rodrigo Duterte, the Commander-in-Chief, will be gracing the commemoration.
AFP sources say Duterte will be giving updates on the status of the armament acquisition plans from different countries, including possible arms contracts with Russia and China.
AFP Chief of Staff Lt Gen. Eduardo Año is also expected to report on the status of the counterinsurgency campaign, Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP), or Oplan Bayanihan, since its inception in January 2011.
The name Oplan Bayanihan is expected to be replaced by a new one, but the content and program nuts and bolts will basically be the same, with emphasis on the central theme of nation building and the broader involvement of all sectors of society, especially local government units.
As for the celebration program proper, Padilla also said there will be no flyby of air assets or display of fighting capability by the Army, Air Force and Navy.
He said the AFP has opted to make the celebration simple, which means no aerial exhibition of the FA50 "Golden Eagles" and military helicopters as in previous occasions.
"Simple, least cost but meaningful and relevant commemoration is the overriding consideration," he said.
But the audience will be entertained by the colorful parade of units of the AFP including the display of the military's capability on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR).
http://interaksyon.com/article/135400/no-parade-of-warmaking-assets-on-81st-afp-anniversary
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