Teodoro eyes more funds for DND capital outlay, AFP modernization

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New Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday said he is targeting more funds for the capital outlay of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

At a press conference, Teodoro said he will continue to lobby these additional funds to the Congress.

“I would like to state that that is one of my goals to build up the capabilities of the DND proper,” he said.

 

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