Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri will push for the inclusion of the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the National Expenditure Program of 2024. | JEMendozaINQ
Zubiri said should the DBM say they are not ready to the AFP Modernization in the NEP at least in a particular period of time, the Senate will look for other sources such as budget reallocations to support the Horizon 2 and 3 stage of the AFP modernization.
The program’s Horizon 1 stage, which was implemented from 2013 to 2017, resulted in the acquisition of Del Pilar-class frigates, FA-50PH light-lift interim fighters, among others. Horizon 2 has been implemented since 2018 as the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte allotted P300 billion for the acquisition of multiple launch rocket systems, light tanks, armored recovery vehicles, multi-role fighter aircraft, frigates, and submarines.
Horizon 3 is slated from 2023 to 2028 and will prioritize achieving a self-reliant defense posture program, bringing in more sophisticated equipment such as fighter planes and ships. Meanwhile, Zubiri also vowed to push for the approval of the Philippine Defense Industry Development Act, to build the country’s capacity to produce arms and vesselsSubscribe to our daily newsletter
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