Jinggoy wants Senate to probe AFP

ANOTHER senator has sought the investigation of the implementation of the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in light of the controversial P1.2-billion helicopter procurement deal entered into by the Department of National Defense (DND) with a foreign company.

Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, who is detained for plunder, filed Senate Resolution 1245 directing the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security headed by Sen. Antonio Trillanes 4th to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the implementation of Republic Act 10349 or the revised AFP Modernization Act, particularly the allegedly irregular procurement of military equipment including the helicopter deal.