With tail numbers 009 and 010, the two jet fighters piloted by two South Koreans touched down at 11:20 and 11:21 a.m. respectively, at the Haribon Hangar, Air Force City, Clark Air Base in Pampanga. They were welcomed by Philippine Air Force (PAF) officials led by Maj. Gen. Enrique Reyes, commander of the 1st Air Division. Col. Antonio Francisco, Air Force spokesman, said military officials are expecting the completion of the delivery of the 12 fighter jets that it had ordered within the year, hopefully before the Air Force anniversary in July. Early in his administration last year, Duterte said the acquisition of the fighter jets by the previous administration was a waste of money, noting that the fighter jets may have little or no use at all in addressing insurgency. After the completion of the delivery of the FA-50s, the military, he disclosed, is planning to acquire more fighter jets depending on the budget.

Source: Manila Times April 26, 2017 12:11 UTC