Published February 2, 2021, 11:48 AM
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is requesting President Duterte to buy attack helicopters for its anti-criminality campaign and internal security operations that include the aggressive campaign against communist rebels.
PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas said the procurement of additional helicopters will be part of the 20 air assets that they plan to procure as part of the modernization program of the police force.
PNP Chief Gen. Debold Sinas (PNP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)
“We are hoping that before the term of the President’s ends, we would be able to acquire all these air assets to assist in our anti-criminality campaign, terrorism, CNN (Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines),” said Sinas.