More than ever the
Philippines needs t muscle up in terms of modernizing and arming our Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
President Rodrigo Roa
Duterte made it public that he wants to strengthen the country’s military and
police forces in preparation for the dangerous times ahead.
In his speech during
the appreciation dinner for former President and House Speaker Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo at Manila Hotel, Duterte said he would like to leave behind a
strong Armed Forces and police when he completes his term in 2022.
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| Pres. Duterte (photo credit to owner) |
Pres.
Duterte said he should be prepared because of the incoming peril he senses.
“I see very dangerous times
ahead. And I hope that we will be able to contain whatever there is,” the chief
executive said.
“Lumalabas nga ‘yung pawis sa
kamay ko just thinking about if it would go awry outside of Sulu and Basilan
Islands,” he added.
The
president further stated that while he has acquired the necessary military
weapons to fight terrorism, he also expressed hope that Congress would make a
move to further strengthen the country’s line of defense.
“We have acquired so many
armaments. And there were things, kakaunti na lang, which I hope that Congress
would tide us over to complete the instruments that we need in dealing,
especially with terrorism,” he said.
He
likes to finish the job in arming the country’s troops because he does not know
if the one who will replace him shares the same sentiment as his.
“I
hope that by the time I make my exit, nandiyan na lahat ‘yan because I am not
belittling the events to come or the person coming in to be the next president.
Hindi ko alam kung sino,” he said.
“And I’d rather that I leave
with a strong military and police and equipped to challenge the enemies of the
state, especially terrorism,” he added.
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