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5K views · 127 reactions | GOODBYE AFP MODERNIZATION!  Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. also expressed disappointment over the issue of corruption in flood control projects. #fblifestyle | NextGen PHDefense | Facebook

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Marcos: AFP modernization response to South China Sea, regional security issues Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the military's modernization is a necessity, when asked if hosting US missiles and assets would be escalatory against China. "We would wish that it wasn't necessary, but it is," says Marcos, who also notes that the US proposal to build an ammo factory in Subic is part of American efforts to help the Philippines' "self reliance defense program." https://www.rappler.com/ |

The AFP Modernization FY2026 Proposal of P133B was cut by P43B, despite the fact that more funds have been freed due to the cancelled flood control programs of DPWH. However, DND Sec. Teodoro will source the funding for the Re-Horizon 3 wishlist via the 🇺🇲 US Security Assistance of $500 M annually, along with borrowing schemes as approved by DBM/DOF. In addition, Revised AFP Modernization Law is being proposed to be repealed/amended in order for it to be responsive to the evolving needs of the