WIRE — PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday said he expects the Philippine Army to strengthen its capabilities for external defense and disaster response, as newly appointed officials take command of the country's largest military service and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). "You take command as the Army continues the transition towards external defense,"
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