Marcos expected to back AFP modernization plan

By Francis Earl Cueto

Jul 23, 2022 12:14 am

THE Department of National Defense (DND) is confident President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. will affirm his support for the continued modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) when he delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong told a press briefing Friday that based on the statements of Senior Undersecretary and DND Officer in Charge Jose Faustino, the President is supportive of the long-term plan to modernize the military.

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