PH ‘can’t be too dumb not to realize’ whats behind China’s $14M defense aid

Posted on December 22, 2016

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Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday in a statement asked national security advisers and experts for an ‘in-depth analysis and thorough discussion’ on the possible implications of the $14-million military aid offered by China.

Lacson said “we can’t be too dumb not to realize that while China offers us weapons, they continue fortifying their defense facilities in our islands.
“There should be an in-depth analysis and thorough discussion among our top national security advisers and other security experts before any decision is arrived at, not to mention any action to be undertaken concerning major foreign policy matters,” he added.
LAcson, a former national police chief said the issues will cover far-reaching implications to Filipinos and the country’s future generations. “Not one man, even if he is the president and commander-in-chief, has the monopoly of wisdom and knowledge concerning issues of this magnitude and proportion,” he said.
On Tuesday, China has offered to provide $14 million worth of small arms and fast boats to the Philippines for free, aiding President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs and fighting terrorism.