Manila, Oct. 29 -- Senator Jinggoy Estrada called on Wednesday for the Senate to exercise its oversight powers to review the implementation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program, citing delays, underfunding, and rising security threats in the region.

Estrada recently filed Senate Resolution No. 161, seeking to identify legislative interventions that would accelerate the modernization of the military and strengthen the country's defense posture amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), persistent harassment of Filipino fishermen, and emerging cyber threats.

"Our defense posture must evolve rapidly. We cannot afford delays when the safety and security of the Filipino people are at stake," Estr...