The military will be acquiring more ships and aircraft to boost its capability for border protection, surface surveillance, search and rescue and maritime security, President Benigno Aquino 3rd promised Friday.

In a speech at the celebration of the 78th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Aguinaldo, the President said the government will be acquiring two more C-130 transport planes to add to its three operational C-130s.

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