02 January 2012

News Story: (Philippines) DND wants to reduce number of military battalions

By Alexis Romero

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of National Defense (DND) wants to reduce the number of infantry and marine battalions in the next few years as the military moves towards enhancing its territorial defense capability.

The restructuring program would channel resources to priority areas like boosting maritime security and territorial defense to enforce the country’s sovereign rights at the Kalayaan Island Group.

Read the full story at The Philippine Star