by Joyce Pangco Pañares
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Monday sought South Korea’s help in buying helicopters, boats, aircraft and other equipment for the Armed Forces.
Mr. Aquino said the Philippines was interested in buying new military equipment during his meeting with visiting South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the Palace.
“This is in consonance with the upgrading and modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” the President said.
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