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http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/12/12/1652765/duterte-says-hell-accept-china-arms-offer
Duterte says he'll accept China arms offer
(Associated Press) | Updated December 12, 2016 - 7:47am
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In this Oct. 20, 2016 file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony in Beijing. AP/Ng Han Guan, Pool, File
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday that he has decided to accept an arms deal being offered by China under concessional terms, in the latest sign of cozying relations between the once-hostile neighbors.
Duterte said in a speech before troops that he'll ask his defense secretary to send military officials to China to receive the firearms, which will be payable over 25 years. He did not provide further details.
"China is pressing me on the firearms, which are already there. I'll accept them. They're rushing it," Duterte said.
"We don't need to ask from others because they're willing to give it," he said. "This isn't free, but it's actually a grant payable in 25 years."
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the military is also considering purchasing sniper rifles from Russia, adding that the Philippine army and marines would undertake a study to see whether a deal could be forged. Lorenzana visited Russia last week on Duterte's order to meet defense officials, the first-ever visit by a Philippine defense chief to Moscow since diplomatic ties were established in 1976, officials said.
"If their sniper rifles are superior as they claim, we may decide to acquire," Lorenzana told The Associated Press. "The army and marines will conduct tests and determine how many they may require."
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Duterte reached out to China and Russia after taking office in June while taking a hostile stance with the Obama administration after the latter criticized his deadly war on drugs.
The Philippines has heavily depended on the U.S., its treaty ally, for weapons, ships and aircraft for years, although it has turned to other countries for defense equipment as it struggled to modernize its underfunded military in recent years.
Under Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, relations with China were strained over disputed South China Sea territories, especially after Aquino brought the disputes to international arbitration. China ignored the arbitration case and the eventual ruling handed in July, which invalidated China's sweeping territorial claims. — AP
China to give weapons to boost Philippine security
By Alexis Romero(The Philippine Star)|Updated December 12, 2016 - 12:00am
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President Duterte said China is pressing him to accept the weapons, prompting him to ask his security officials to go to Beijing to pick them up.ACE MORANDANTE/PPD, file
MANILA, Philippines – China will provide weapons to the Philippines to boost its security capabilities as the two countries push for warmer relations despite the South China Sea dispute.
President Duterte said China is pressing him to accept the weapons, prompting him to ask his security officials to go to Beijing to pick them up.
“I am talking to some people. I don’t know if I should tell you this, but China is pressing me. The firearms are already available and they are asking me to accept them,” Duterte told soldiers in Camp Aquino in Tarlac yesterday.
“Apurado sila (They are rushing). But I have a lot of things to do. I just told Defense Secretary (Delfin Lorenzana), go there and pick them up. I suppose that we can send some general there to receive (the firearms),” he added.
Duterte said the firearms are payable in 25 years so they are practically giveaways.
“We don’t need to ask from someone else because they’re willing to give it. They are not for free but it’s a grant actually. If it’s a grant payable in 25 years that is really practically giving,” the President said.
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“So it’s obvious that China wants to give us something,” he added.
Duterte has been seeking close ties with China and Russia following a rift with the United States over differences on his war on illegal drugs.
Last month, Duterte ordered the Philippine National Police to cancel the procurement of some 26,000 rifles from the US following reports that the deal was being opposed by an American senator due to human rights concerns.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/12/12/1652751/china-give-weapons-boost-philippine-security
Duterte says he'll accept China arms offer
(Associated Press) | Updated December 12, 2016 - 7:47am
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In this Oct. 20, 2016 file photo, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony in Beijing. AP/Ng Han Guan, Pool, File
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday that he has decided to accept an arms deal being offered by China under concessional terms, in the latest sign of cozying relations between the once-hostile neighbors.
Duterte said in a speech before troops that he'll ask his defense secretary to send military officials to China to receive the firearms, which will be payable over 25 years. He did not provide further details.
"China is pressing me on the firearms, which are already there. I'll accept them. They're rushing it," Duterte said.
"We don't need to ask from others because they're willing to give it," he said. "This isn't free, but it's actually a grant payable in 25 years."
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the military is also considering purchasing sniper rifles from Russia, adding that the Philippine army and marines would undertake a study to see whether a deal could be forged. Lorenzana visited Russia last week on Duterte's order to meet defense officials, the first-ever visit by a Philippine defense chief to Moscow since diplomatic ties were established in 1976, officials said.
"If their sniper rifles are superior as they claim, we may decide to acquire," Lorenzana told The Associated Press. "The army and marines will conduct tests and determine how many they may require."
Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1
Duterte reached out to China and Russia after taking office in June while taking a hostile stance with the Obama administration after the latter criticized his deadly war on drugs.
The Philippines has heavily depended on the U.S., its treaty ally, for weapons, ships and aircraft for years, although it has turned to other countries for defense equipment as it struggled to modernize its underfunded military in recent years.
Under Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, relations with China were strained over disputed South China Sea territories, especially after Aquino brought the disputes to international arbitration. China ignored the arbitration case and the eventual ruling handed in July, which invalidated China's sweeping territorial claims. — AP
China to give weapons to boost Philippine security
By Alexis Romero(The Philippine Star)|Updated December 12, 2016 - 12:00am
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President Duterte said China is pressing him to accept the weapons, prompting him to ask his security officials to go to Beijing to pick them up.ACE MORANDANTE/PPD, file
MANILA, Philippines – China will provide weapons to the Philippines to boost its security capabilities as the two countries push for warmer relations despite the South China Sea dispute.
President Duterte said China is pressing him to accept the weapons, prompting him to ask his security officials to go to Beijing to pick them up.
“I am talking to some people. I don’t know if I should tell you this, but China is pressing me. The firearms are already available and they are asking me to accept them,” Duterte told soldiers in Camp Aquino in Tarlac yesterday.
“Apurado sila (They are rushing). But I have a lot of things to do. I just told Defense Secretary (Delfin Lorenzana), go there and pick them up. I suppose that we can send some general there to receive (the firearms),” he added.
Duterte said the firearms are payable in 25 years so they are practically giveaways.
“We don’t need to ask from someone else because they’re willing to give it. They are not for free but it’s a grant actually. If it’s a grant payable in 25 years that is really practically giving,” the President said.
Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1
“So it’s obvious that China wants to give us something,” he added.
Duterte has been seeking close ties with China and Russia following a rift with the United States over differences on his war on illegal drugs.
Last month, Duterte ordered the Philippine National Police to cancel the procurement of some 26,000 rifles from the US following reports that the deal was being opposed by an American senator due to human rights concerns.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/12/12/1652751/china-give-weapons-boost-philippine-security
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