It might take a while before the Philippine Navy can realize its plan of building a maritime militia in the West Philippine Sea to match China’s strength.
“Admiral Bacordo was also surprised about the news that there was already a budget, there’s none yet. They are still studying it. First, there’s no money. Second, we don’t know… the money is supposed to procure bigger ships with steel hull. You cannot use a wooden boat in your militia. They will be destroyed easily,” the Defense chief explained in Pilipino.
The maritime militia in the WPS will be a steady force since the Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard do not usually stay for long in one area when they are conducting patrol, the Navy chief noted.
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