00:00And now, let's go back to Patrick de Jesus' report on the strengthening of our defense, yes Patrick?
00:08Yes Angelic, the Philippine Army confirmed that the mid-range capability or the Typhoon Missile System of America is still here in the country.
00:17And Bill, this year, it is still in the country and it is being used for various purposes.
00:22Due to the loss of the Standard Missile 6 and Tomahawk Land Attack Missile up to 2,000 km or more,
00:29according to the Philippine Army, Commanding General Lieutenant General Roy Galito,
00:34the use of this system is still being used.
00:38Before, China prioritized the maintenance of the missile system of America here in the Philippines.
00:44But before, the National Security Council,
00:47the Defense Secretary Gavino Teodoro, said that no country can dictate for its own defense.
00:54This is something that the Philippine Army prioritized.
00:59…of our countries to protect our interests.
01:02So we should not be bothered by the others' seemingly insecurities
01:08because we don't have any plans to go outside of our country's interests.
01:13That I believe is very clearly stated by the government.
01:35If the question is, are you going to acquire it?
01:37It is planned to be acquired
01:40because we see its feasibility and its functionality
01:44in our concept of comprehensive archipelagic defense implementation.
02:09And last but not least, back to you, Angelique.
02:11Thank you very much, Patrick De Jesus.
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