RP starts Spratlys airstrip rehab; gov’t won’t abandon claim — Noy
By Mario J. Mallari, Michaela P. del Callar and Aytch S. de la Cruz 06/23/2011The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will start bringing construction materials to Pagasa on the Kalayaan island group (KIG), also known as the Spratlys, in the disputed South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) for the rehabilitation of the airstrip there, a ranking military official yesterday said.
AFP-Western Command (Westcom) chief Lt. Gen. Juancho Sabban said the military will be sending construction materials to Pagasa anytime soon to start the repair and rehabilitation of the 36-year-old airstrip on the island.
“We will be bringing materials there anytime now,” said Sabban, whose command has jurisdiction over the KIG.
According to the military official, heavy equipment of the Air Force stationed on the island are awaiting arrival of the construction materials to start the repair..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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