23 December 2016

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

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.

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