THE ongoing modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philipines (AFP) continues to move forward amid allegations of irregularities in two previous multi-billion peso contracts for the supply of force protection gears and fixed wing aircrafts.

AFP chief of staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista on Monday disclosed that they were on the process of acquiring two more C130 cargo planes and two strategic sea lift vessels and would acquire more as the resources allow them.

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