On his first full day on the job, President Marcos on Friday promised a robust and capable Air Force to defend the country’s sovereignty. Speaking at the late afternoon rites to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) inside the Haribon Hangar in this former US air base, Mr. Marcos said the ongoing defense modernization effort was essential for the country’s security. He said it “would complement this administration’s vision for a stronger, bigger and effective Air Force capable of defending and maintaining our sovereign state, and of assisting our people in times of dire consequences and today’s reality that this dictates.”

Corrales, N. (2022, July 2). Marcos vows stronger air force, cities disputes. Philippine Daily Inquirer, pp. A1-A2.