A recent survey reveals high levels of Filipino support for national defense and the Philippine Army. Army modernization efforts, including the planned acquisition of the US Typhon missile system, are also progressing.
At least 8 in 10 Filipinos said they are ready and willing to defend the country and safeguard national territory, a recent survey by OCTA Research Group showed. The fourth quarter Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey also showed the majority of Filipinos approve of the Philippine Army , which logged a +75% net trust rating and a +76% net satisfaction rating.
From 77 percent in the prior survey, the number of respondents who expressed their willingness to fight alongside the Philippine Army to defend the country against foreign aggressions rose to 82% in the latest survey. “The Army’s efforts in addressing internal security threats to attain stable internal peace and security in municipalities, provinces, and regions increased its engagement and relevance to the public, as these contribute to the economic and developmental growth of the nation,” said Army spokesman Col. Louie Dema-ala said. As this developed, Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido said there has been significant progress in the Army’s modernization program. “Our modernization is not just about meeting deadlines. It is about building a capable, disciplined and professional land force that the Filipino people can trust,” Galido said. Galido earlier announced the Philippines plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system, also known as the mid-range capability (MRC) system, to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with China. “It is planned to be acquired because we see its feasibility and its functionality in our concept of archipelagic defense implementation,” he said. Developed by US firm Lockheed Martin for the US Army, the Typhon has a range of 300 miles (480 kilometers), though a longer-range version is in development. Galido said the missile system would enable the army to “project force” outwards up to 200 nautical miles (370 kilometers), which is the limit of the country’s maritime entitlements under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Se
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