Phl, US defense officials discuss AFP upgrade, intel sharing
The Philippine Star|October 22, 2024
Philippine defense officials and the newly designated US deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia discussed the planned capability upgrade of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the conclusion of an intelligence-sharing agreement with the US Department of Defense.
By PIA LEE-BRAGO

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