THE modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been delayed by a flawed bidding system which can be proven by complaints filed in court questioning the way these contracts were awarded, according to Sen. Francis Escudero.

The senator said a number of projects are either under arbitration or subject of a court case filed by a private contractor.

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