By Arjay L. Balinbin, Reporter
On its 71st anniversary on Tuesday, July 3, President Rodrigo R. Duterte announced that there are 16 projects for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) worth over P139 billion as part of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program.
“In order to further develop a modern, adequately equipped, modern security force, the government is currently working on the implementation of the second horizon of the revised AFP modernization program by 2022, with 16 projects for the PAF worth over P139 billion already in the pipeline,” Mr. Duterte said in his speech.
He added: “Just this year, the PAF completed the acquisition of air defense surveillance radars, utility aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles to complement our existing air assets.”
Mr. Duterte stressed that the government will continue “to face challenges” as it “realizes its shared vision of a stronger and safer Philippines.”
“It is therefore vital to innovate and invest in strategies and technologies that will allow our forces to perform their duties safely and effectively,” he said further.
The government, according to the President, is “expecting the delivery of additional equipment and machinery in the following years.”
He likewise reminded the PAF members that their chain of command does not end in him. “I therefore enjoin the men and women of the Philippine Air Force to remain vigilant as we intensify our fight against the current challenges of terrorism and external security,” he added.

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