MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said that President Benigno Aquino 3rd will ask the United States to deliver at least two F-16 fighter jets to boost the defense capability of the country.
Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that the government has already sent its formal request to Washington.
“Well, we confirm that we were asking for F-15 jets and also—F-16, sorry. But again, that is subject to a decision on the part of US whether to accede to our request. We’ve asked for two ships already, the Hamilton cutter. We’ve asked and it’s up to the US government whether to accede to our request for the US fighter jets,” he added.
Aquino had set aside P10 billion for the acquisition of war material, which will also be used to respond to calamities and disasters.