THE Philippines is not in the Top 30 militaries of the world, but it was ranked 31st out of 68 countries rated in terms of potential conventional war-making capabilities.

According to statistics posted on the website www.globalfirepower.com or GFP, Spain edged out the Philippines—its former colony—in the 30th position. However, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) fared better than Malaysia’s Armed Forces, which landed on the 33rd spot.

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