Why Philippines needs to invest in defense

  • 5 years ago
The Philippines has not invested in defense for a long time and needs its military to develop at least domain awareness amid the ongoing maritime row between Manila and Beijing, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista said.

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