In his speech before officials and soldiers of the military’s Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) in Camp Nakar here, AFP chief of staff Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez, said President Duterte wants to complete the AFP modernization program until 2020. Solcom chief Lt. General Danilo Pamonag led soldiers and officers in welcoming Galvez on Saturday morning. ADVERTISEMENTQuoting the President, Galvez said Mr. Duterte hates how big countries are belittling the capability of the Philippine military. He said the President wants him to hurry up the completion of the AFPmodernization program. Top AFP officials and concerned security agencies of the government are conducting a series of meetings on how to fast-track the modernization program, Galvez revealed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 02, 2018 06:56 UTC