PNoy ‘wants everything’ for AFP under his term

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PNoy ‘wants everything’ for AFP under his term
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Frenzy	Aug 23 2011, 06:42 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 1,251 Group: Regulars Member #78 Joined: August 11, 2004	Aquino ‘wants everything’ for military under his term By Katherine Evangelista INQUIRER.net 6:14 pm \| Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 MANILA, Philippines – “I want everything.” This is what President Benigno Aquino III said when asked what more military equipment he would like to purchase for the armed forces during his term. The statement came after the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, the biggest and most recently acquired vessel in the Philippine Navy’s fleet, was formally welcomed on Tuesday. In a short interview after the ceremony, Aquino said that he has a long wish-list of equipment that he would like to procure for the military during his term. Aquino said that for the Philippine Air Force, they currently needed air defense radars, long-range patrol aircraft and closed air support aircraft. Likewise, there are plans to purchase lead-in jet planes that will be used for the training of our future jet fighter pilots. Likewise, more assault rifles and armored personnel carriers and force protection equipment like helmets, bullet proof vests, night-fighting equipment and radios are needed by the Philippine Army. “There’s a whole list of modernization items for the AFP and also the PNP and the Coast Guard,” Aquino said. For the Philippine Navy, the defense department is eyeing the purchase of amphibious vessels, off-shore patrol vessels, naval helicopters there are at least three of them, coast watch stations, Aquino said. Meanwhile, he also ordered that the Navy to restudy its plans to buy a submarine. “So yung [the] submarines are being studied by our Navy – whether or not practical, whether or not it meets our needs,” Aquino said. Aquino said that he didn’t want to rush into buying cheap submarines then end up having to spend so much money refurbishing and refitting the vessels to suit Philippine sea conditions. He added that an Asian neighboring country which he did not identify had bought several submarines worth only $12 million but the total cost of refurbishment nearly totaled the amount of a brand new submarine. In a separate interview, Navy Flag Officer-in-Command Rear Admiral Alexander Pama admitted that they were reviewing their plans to purchase a submarine. “We don’t want to make a mistake,” Pama said. Nevertheless, Pama said that the Navy was eyeing to acquire two more Hamilton cutters just like BRP Gregorio del Pilar from the US. BRP Gregorio del Pilar was acquired through the US Excess Defense Act. The vessel was free however, the Philippines spent some P450 million on refurbishments and for the fuel used by the vessel to travel from Hawaii to the Philippines. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/46641/aquino-..._medium=twitter



spraret	Aug 23 2011, 07:31 PM Post #2
PDFF Admin Support Posts: 7,193 Group: PDFF Admin Group Member #3 Joined: July 9, 2004	Philippines To Augment Defense Quote: (RTTNews) - Philippines President Benigno Aquino III has announced plans to augment his country's defense capabilities. Speaking on Tuesday at a ceremony marking the docking at the Manila port of the country's first Hamilton-class warship, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, Aquino said his government planned to make a large scale purchase of equipment for the armed forces. He said proper management of public funds enabled the government to "offer more modern weapons, faster patrol craft and more effective equipment to our soldiers and police officers." Modern equipment such as surface attack craft, air defense radars, new assault rifles, tanks, night-fighting equipment, sea-lift and amphibious vessels will be added to the Philippine defense forces' weaponry. http://www.rttnews.com/Content/GeneralNews...e=B1&Id=1698024



lyzel_khan26	Aug 23 2011, 08:06 PM Post #3
"unfabulous..." Posts: 1,022 Group: Regulars Member #6,474 Joined: April 6, 2011	. .iba ka Pnoy! :thumb:
	" A woman with a voice by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. It's complicated by the fact that in most nations women receive substantially less education than man." by: Melinda Gates


Eidelweiss	Aug 24 2011, 01:49 PM Post #4
Member Posts: 368 Group: Regulars Member #6,171 Joined: January 8, 2011	Be our Old Fritz(Frederick the Great of Prussia) P'noy! You are totally awesome!!! BENIGNO THE GREAT!!!
	They say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". Asia is dictated by Blood and Iron, every neighbor is a Prussia, each with their own Bismarcks and Fredericks. If we are to survive, we must adapt. WHEN IN PRU-ASIA, DO AS THE PRU-ASIANS DO! GOTT MIT UNS! PHILIPPINEN UBER ALLE!


truegrit	Aug 24 2011, 02:27 PM Post #5
Posts: 2,202 Group: Elite Member #28 Joined: July 23, 2004	At last, we have a President who is committed to defend our interests and resources by Modernizing the External Defense Military Capability of our Country.. dahil we all know that our Vast Resources like Natural GAS and Oil will make our Country Rich and fully developed in the Future. PNoy still has 5 more years to do his task as promise whether its a small or big step towards a Better Future. Sana he has plans to utilize or tapped our Local Technical people for Self-reliance din katulad ng Indonesia. What we need is a POLITICAL WILL to Start that Self-reliance.



Eidelweiss	Aug 24 2011, 05:54 PM Post #6
Member Posts: 368 Group: Regulars Member #6,171 Joined: January 8, 2011	gritpaladin Aug 24 2011, 02:27 PM At last, we have a President who is committed to defend our interests and resources by Modernizing the External Defense Military Capability of our Country.. dahil we all know that our Vast Resources like Natural GAS and Oil will make our Country Rich and fully developed in the Future. PNoy still has 5 more years to do his task as promise whether its a small or big step towards a Better Future. Sana he has plans to utilize or tapped our Local Technical people for Self-reliance din katulad ng Indonesia. What we need is a POLITICAL WILL to Start that Self-reliance. And that is soon to be a reality.
	They say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". Asia is dictated by Blood and Iron, every neighbor is a Prussia, each with their own Bismarcks and Fredericks. If we are to survive, we must adapt. WHEN IN PRU-ASIA, DO AS THE PRU-ASIANS DO! GOTT MIT UNS! PHILIPPINEN UBER ALLE!


lyzel_khan26	Aug 24 2011, 06:09 PM Post #7
"unfabulous..." Posts: 1,022 Group: Regulars Member #6,474 Joined: April 6, 2011	The Filipino people super glad to President Pnoy to being a good leader to our country. :thumb: the best ka Pnoy.
	" A woman with a voice by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. It's complicated by the fact that in most nations women receive substantially less education than man." by: Melinda Gates


paratorpe	Aug 26 2011, 04:36 PM Post #8
Member Posts: 879 Group: Regulars Member #4,250 Joined: February 26, 2008	I will believe it when i see it. Remember these promises, we heard this rhetorics before every administration. But it has yet to be realized. The line just changes but its still the same 'promises' panahon pa ni FVR yan, where is our jet fighters?
	Modernization should prioritize: Patrol Ships with air/sub/ship detection, fast & lightly armed for Navy. Surface Attack Aircraft with anti ship/sub attack capability for Airforce. SAM with Radars, Close AA battery capable of shooting ground targets too for Army. This triangle defense will work together and protect us from external threats.


Eidelweiss	Aug 26 2011, 05:49 PM Post #9
Member Posts: 368 Group: Regulars Member #6,171 Joined: January 8, 2011	paratorpe Aug 26 2011, 04:36 PM I will believe it when i see it. Remember these promises, we heard this rhetorics before every administration. But it has yet to be realized. The line just changes but its still the same 'promises' panahon pa ni FVR yan, where is our jet fighters? Mr. P, times have changed, this time it's for real. So no more pessimism, it's time to move on.
	They say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". Asia is dictated by Blood and Iron, every neighbor is a Prussia, each with their own Bismarcks and Fredericks. If we are to survive, we must adapt. WHEN IN PRU-ASIA, DO AS THE PRU-ASIANS DO! GOTT MIT UNS! PHILIPPINEN UBER ALLE!


spearhead	Aug 26 2011, 08:52 PM Post #10
DoctorNO, Your Neutral Observer. Posts: 6,903 Group: Regulars Member #655 Joined: February 14, 2006	spraret Aug 23 2011, 07:31 PM Philippines To Augment Defense Quote: (RTTNews) - Philippines President Benigno Aquino III has announced plans to augment his country's defense capabilities. Speaking on Tuesday at a ceremony marking the docking at the Manila port of the country's first Hamilton-class warship, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, Aquino said his government planned to make a large scale purchase of equipment for the armed forces. He said proper management of public funds enabled the government to "offer more modern weapons, faster patrol craft and more effective equipment to our soldiers and police officers." Modern equipment such as surface attack craft, air defense radars, new assault rifles, tanks, night-fighting equipment, sea-lift and amphibious vessels will be added to the Philippine defense forces' weaponry. http://www.rttnews.com/Content/GeneralNews...e=B1&Id=1698024 Yeaahman! He's the MAN! Yes man! But it seems like the MRF will come the following administration then.... Oh well atleast he seem sincere and hav made this type of statement and commitment compared to that freaking former soldier and general FVR.
	"Men of War must learn the art of numbers or he will not know how to array his troops." - Plato


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