US gives over 100 military vehicles to Philippines

The Philippines is receiving 114 armored vehicles donated by the United States, officials said Thursday, boosting the poorly-equipped military’s fight against various insurgent groups in the country. Washington has provided ally Manila with military support in the past, including a warship offered last month as part of a $250-million aid package to Southeast Asian nations. The Philippine military still has to install armament and communication equipment on the vehicles, but Hao said they would be deployed soon.

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