THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is assured of receiving at least another P40 billion for its modernization program, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel said on Sunday.

"The new money for the AFPMP (AFP Modernization Program) in the 2023 national budget is meant to sustain the periodic payments for multi-year modernization contracts, and to make the initial payments for new acquisitions," Pimentel said in a news release.

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