Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. With the implementation of the afp modernization program, new demand is created for existing industries. Section 2 of this act declares the policy of the state to modernize the armed forces with a view to reach a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate to uphold the. This bill revises provisions that limit an electronic communication service provider or remote communication service provider from disclosing to law enforcement the contents of a wire or electronic communication that is in electronic storage. The government arsenal ga is an agency of the philippine government under the department of national defense, responsible for the production of basic weaponry and ammunition for the armed forces of the philippines afp, and the philippine national police pnp, among others, and for the sale. The philippine congress passed the afp modernization act a.
Afp modernization today, is the official group of philippine military modernization today like us on fb we discuss matters relating to the afp modernization program, the country, the military, national defense, and the like. This act shall be known as the customs modernization and tariff act gmta. Acquisition planning for the armed forces of the philippines. Jul 26, 2019 as part of modernization, the philippine navy procured five new helicopters manufactured by italys agusta westland to replace the ageing helicopters in its inventory. Consequently, the department of national defense dnd issued circular. It is hereby declared the policy of the state to modernize the armed forces of the philippines afp to a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate to uphold the sovereignty and preserve the patrimony of the republic of the philippines.
Acquisition planning for the armed forces of the philippines afp modernization program antonio atanacio a. Provided, however, that payments for amortization of outstanding multiyear contract obligations incurred under the revised afp modernization act may extend beyond this period. The revised afp modernization program rafpmp enacted in 2012 extended the remit of first modernization program under the republic act 7898 for another fifteen years, with the goal of providing the afp with the means to address a wide spectrum of defense and security threats and challenges amid changing domestic and regional security challenges. Posts to concerned philippines for afp modernization. It was aimed to modernize all branches of the afp such as the philippine. This 15year program is mandated by republic act ra 7898, otherwise known as the afp modernization act. Large ships of the pn are now using the pier for docking purposes. Philippine air force paf modernization fighter aircraft. Aquino iii was a recognition of the need to upgrade the. The afpp3 provisions do not apply with respect to any portion of a project agreement that provides for the operation or maintenance of the improvement by the special. In the fy02 regular budget appropriations an air defense package was included in the release of the afp modernization act trust fund. To enhance the afp s capability to fulfill the countrys international commitments. Current president rodrigo duterte has reaffirmed his commitment to continue the afps modernization but with a slight shift in its priority. This led to structural deficits in the philippine defense budget and growing capability gaps.
The afpmtf sources funds from the following sources. Begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the twentyseventh day of july, two thousand fifteen. To develop its capability to uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the republic and to secure the national. Republic act ra 10349 or the revised armed forces modernization act was enacted during the time of former president benigno aquino ii. The passage of ra 10349, also known as the revised afp modernization program, under the administration of former president benigno s. In late 2012 the philippines passed a revised afp modernization act pdf for the acquisition of equipment and weapons systems to boost naval, air force, and army capabilities for a minimum. The revised afp modernization program under this act shall be implemented over a period of fifteen 15 years effective upon the date of the approval of this act. Modernization act reports on the status of postmarketing study commitments implementation of section of the food and drug administration modernization act of 1997 pdf 456kb final guidance. The following gsa fy 2018 annual performance report and fy 2020 annual performance plan relate prior year performance with plans for the current year and budget. A postmodernist glance at the afp modernization18 september.
Aug 29, 2015 how china began world war iii in the south china sea duration. With the philippine navys expanding operations and growing capabilities, its air group is poised to be upgraded to wing status. Food and drug administration modernization act fdama of 1997. Jun 10, 2016 begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the twentyseventh day of july, two thousand fifteen. The extension of the afp modernization program for another 15 years after the defunct republic act ra. Republic act 7898 likewise provides for the modernization of the government arsenal for the development of production capabilities to enhance selfsufficiency in defense requirements.
As per section 6 of the revised afp modernization program, funds for the acquisition of afp equipment is actually drawn from the afp modernization trust fund afpmtf. I know that this is an old issue since this house bill has been passed by the legislation, but let me enlighten you on what really happened on the house bill no. While the afp modernization program focused on the improvement of materiel and technology capabilities in the course of its implementation, the pdr program focused on addressing the systemic deficiencies of the defense establishment at the strategic, operational, and functionalsupport areas. Revised afp modernization program under this act shall be implemented over a period offi. Today, more than 80% of federal government it budgets are spent on maintaining systems, with only a fraction invested in innovation. General douglas macarthur was asked to supervise its foundation and training. On february 23, 1995, republic act 7898, otherwise known as the afp modernization act, was enacted. Especially with tightened budgets and evolving policies. Introduced in senate 07272017 ecpa modernization act of 2017.
Dnd insists on legality of arms and equipment purchase for afp modernization program duration. An act modernizing the customs and tariff administration. The afp modernization program directed all forces to develop a modernization plan in line with the goals set by the public act. This represents a fraction of the total dnd budget of p149. Modernization act reports on the status of postmarketing study commitments implementation of section of the food and drug administration modernization act of 1997 pdf 456kb final. There is hereby created a trust fund, to be known as the revised afp modernization act trust fund. Chinese military action prompted a change in percep tions and policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the state to modernize the armed. Showcasing the defensive support of the philippines. In accordance with the national defense act of 1935, the armed forces of the philippines was officially established on december 21, 1935, when the act entered into force. Oct 01, 2012 pnoy sees mightier afp with modernization duration. This act shall be known as the afp modernization act. Provided, however, that payments for amortization of outstanding multiyear contract, obligations incurred under the revised afp modernization act may extend beyond tins period. This has also raised the prospect of a rebirth of old.
This chapter governs the administration of the afp modernization act trust fund ra 7898, created under section 11 of the afp modernization act, and updates dnd department circular 01 dated 06 march 2000. Afp modernization today, is the official group of philippine military modernization today like us on fb we discuss matters relating to the afp modernization program, the. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Act of 1995 mandated the 15year modernization of the afp pursuant to republic act ra 7898. The department of national defense dnd will be developing the territorial defense capability through land, air, and sea of the armed forces of the philippines afp during the second horizon of the revised afp modernization program rafpmp, while acquiring essential equipment for individual soldiers. Legal parameters the program is the implementation of republic act 7898 afp modernization act, which was signed into law on 23 february 1995. Administration of the armed forces of the philippines modernization act trust fund afpma tf art. The government arsenal ga is an agency of the philippine government under the department of national defense, responsible for the production of basic weaponry and ammunition for the armed forces of the philippines afp, and the philippine national police pnp, among others, and for the sale and export of products in excess of afp pnp requirements. Furthermore modernization funds are not actually just limited to the general appropriations act. The capability to launch an attack from the sea straight into land is basic and essential for militaries of coastal states, and the philippines is. President rodrigo duterte, at the 48th anniversary celebrations of the 250th presidential airlift wing held at the villamor airbase in.
Three of these aircrafts that are in multirole configuration were delivered in 20 while the other two in armedconfiguration came in 2015. The law was intended to last for 15 years with an initial budget of 50 billion. Dec 11, 2012 the revised afp modernization act trust fund. In 1996 a law passed and we called it the afp modernisation law, better known as the public act 7898. It was aimed to modernize all branches of the afp such as the philippine air force, philippine navy and the philippine army. The department of national defense dnd will be developing the territorial defense capability through land, air, and sea of the armed forces of the philippines afp during the second horizon of the revised afp modernization program rafpmp, while acquiring essential equipment for. The revised afp modernization program under this act, shall be implemented over a period of fifteen 15 years effective upon the date of the approval of this act. Afp is a leading global news agency providing fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the events shaping our world and of the issues affecting our daily lives. Both were prepared in compliance with the government performance and results modernization act of 2010, pub l. Modernization is on everyones mind and a focal point of agencies today, but how do you get there.
The purpose of this thesis is to determine the need for qualified contracting officers in the execution and administration of contracts formulated under the armed forces of the philippines afp modernization program. Declaration of policy states that it is hereby declared the policy of the state to modernize the armed forces of the philippines afp to a level where it can. The food and drug administration modernization act fdama, enacted nov. It is hereby declared the policy of the state to protect and enhance government revenue, institute fair and transparent customs and tariff. Under this law, the armed forces of the philippines is undertaking a. Whereas, republic act 10349 of the revised afp modernization act is an act that amends ra 7898 of the afp modernization program. In 1995 the philippine congress authorized the afp to convert some military bases to alternative civilian use to generate funds for capability upgrades and military modernization. Said trust fund, which shall be used exclusively for the afp modernization program, including all necessary expenses to implement the procurement of equipment such as expenses for preselection and. Declaration of policy states that it is hereby declared the policy of the state to modernize the armed forces of.
The armed forces of the philippines afp modernization act also known as republic act no. The president of the philippines is the commanderinchief of the afp and forms military policy with the department. The act states that the afp modernization p rogram shall be implemented in accordance with the following objectives. How china began world war iii in the south china sea duration. And so the modernization program came into existence. And investment meant something you built, not maintained. Implementing the philippine defense reform program in. While it may take years, even decades, to catch up with the military capability of our nearest neighbors, the impetus has been initiated. Afp modernization p10b short in 2015 budget bill aug 09, 2014 1. Modernization under the new construction act ontario general contractors association 11th construction symposium 2019.
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