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With the fast-track modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) gaining traction among Filipinos, Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte is hoping that the 20th Congress would take action in its Second Regular Session on twin proposals to beef up our military’s defense capabilities in the face of increasing national security […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte has cited President Marcos for his renewed commitment to the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as the congressman expressed hope that our Commander-in-Chief would back this 2026 two proposals to set aside a combined P15 billion for beefing up the AFP’s defense capabilities via the rehabilitation of […]
Congress has increased this year’s budget for the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) by P6 billion, raising the total new appropriations to P45 billion. “In all, there’s P45 billion for the AFPMP in the 2023 national budget – P27.5 billion in programmed appropriations plus P17.5 billion in unprogrammed appropriations,” Surigao del Sur […]