Manila, July 17 -- The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to improving the country's air defenses, as evidenced by the government's latest procurement of advanced Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft in June.

Speaking during the Philippine Air Force's (PAF) 78th founding anniversary on July 1, Marcos hailed the service for its crucial role in national security, disaster response, and law enforcement; and promised sustained government support to equip and modernize it amid evolving regional threats and internal challenges.

"The government will exert all efforts to provide the PAF with the best possible equipment, training, and facilities," Marcos said in his speech.

The President's speech came weeks after th...