AFP Chief of Staff-Purchase frigate that aims to ensure the territorial integrity of the Philippine

The acquisition of modern naval platforms, such as missile frigates, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), and its sister ship, BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), are part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ongoing efforts to ensure the country's territorial integrity that.

This was emphasized by the AFP Chief of Staff, General Benjamin Madrigal Jr., when asked by reporters whether this frigate acquisition meant that the country was involved in an arms race amid ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. .

"No, the aim of our ongoing modernization program is to produce the very credible and world-class AFP that the Philippine people will be proud of. The tension is only incidental, but our overall intention, of course, is to ensure we maintain territorial integrity we and that we can represent the armed forces that can be equivalent to other Armed Forces in other countries, "he said in a mixture of Filipino and English languages ​​during a briefing for the launch of BRP Jose Rizal.

Madrigal said the ships would be able to support Filipino fishermen involved in their legal occupation in the country's territorial waters.

The AFP chief's opinion was echoed by a high-ranking Philippine Navy flag, Deputy Admiral Robert Empedrad, who noted the urgent need for the PN to increase new assets due to the country's extensive territorial waters.

"There is a saying that if you want to achieve peace, you prepare for war. I attended the International Maritime Security Conference last week in Singapore and we observed that many Navy modernized their capabilities," Empedrad said.

Source : pna.gov.ph.

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