AFP says it’s ready to send troops to Korea
By Mario J. Mallari 11/25/2010The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to send troops to South Korea should the political leadership decide to do so amid the tension between South and North Koreas, this despite the fact that the country is hardly known for its military prowess as well as its lack of modern military arms and hardware.
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Ricardo David Jr. said that despite this lack, Filipino soldiers are courageous fighters and fight battles well.
It was not known why the AFP should even join in a shooting dispute between the two Koreas, as the country generally stays neutral in such situations.
David added Tuesday’s exchanges of artilleries between the two Koreas are also a concern of the Philippines.
“Matters that are happening among our neighbors are concerns of the Philippine republic but these are matters of the policy makers,” David said..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101125hed5.html
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