THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spent at least P150 million for military operation during the three-week siege of Zamboanga City by members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).

AFP vice chief of staff Lt. Gen.Alan Luga disclosed on Tuesday that more than 50 percent of the said amount went to fuel expenses and maintenance of the military’s C-130 aircraft while the rest were spent for food, medicines and hospitalization of soldiers.

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