SENATOR Idol Raffy Tulfo vented his anger upon learning about the government program sending high-ranking officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in China to study and train at its military academy with Chinese goverment paying all expenses.
The said information was divulged by Sen. Francis Tolentino yesterday (Aug. 7) during the public hearing of the Committee on National Defense Chaired by Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
Tolentino’s revelation was confirmed by Usec. Ireneo Espino of the Department of National Defense (DND).
Tulfo stressed that the government must put a stop to the said program because it is a complete insult to the Filipinos who continue to be bullied by China.
Tulfo cited the persistent harrasment and bullying of the members of the AFP by Chinese military in the West Philippine Sea. The latest incident being last Aug. 5 wherein one of China’s coast guard vessels used a water cannon against a Philippine Navy and PCG boat meant to deliver supply in Ayungin Shoal.
It can be also recalled that Tulfo earlier urged AFP to remove the cellular tower of a telecommunications company inside the military camp that is largely owned by Chinese government.
Tulfo also learned that some of the military equipment of the AFP, including computer hardware, is donated by Chinese government.
“Isang malaking kahangalan kung patuloy pang tatangkilikin ng ating AFP ang mga bagay na galing sa Chinese government,” he said.
Tulfo will file a Senate Resolution in-aid of legislation to investigate these alarming practices.
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