A total of 119 Navy reservists are set to be deployed as force multipliers to boost maritime security in Northern Luzon after they completed their training, the Philippine Navy said.
The reservists underwent basic military training including rifle and combat training, according to Chino Gaston's report on Unang Balita on Monday."In compliance with the order ng natin na kailangan ma-upgrade o ma-intensify 'yung defense posture natin sa Norte. 'Yung pagte-train natin ng mga reservist is part ng compliance ng ating Philippine Navy," Armed Forces Northern Luzon Command public information chief Lieutenant Colonel Rodrigo Lutao said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently called on their armed forces to coordinate preparations for military conflicts at sea, protect its maritime rights and interests and the development of the maritime economy.Xi made the orders during China's annual parliament meeting with the delegation of the People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Force.Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.