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Thursday, June 21, 2012

PHL Navy takes steps toward national defense

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)The Philippine Navy is taking the necessary steps to achieve a minimum credible deterrence, a capability that would deter any possible threat to national security, a Navy official said Wednesday.

“The Capability Upgrade Program is long-over due. We need to meet our operational needs,” Navy spokesperson Col. Omar Tonsay told GMA News Online in a phone interview.

“There are existing maritime security issues we need to address. There are problems of smuggling, piracy, and human trafficking,” he added.

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