AdvertisementsIn a news conference after the ceremonial turnover in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Lorenzana said it was President Rodrigo Duterte who ordered the distribution of the weapons and ammunition to the PNP. In November 2016, the US government halted delivery of firearms to the PNP, arguing that it would only be used in the war on illegal drugs that the US has been criticizing. About 3,000 assault rifles, 90 sniper scopes and three million rounds of ammunition worth $3.3 million or P168 million were donated by China. The assault rifles and the ammunition will be distributed to the PNP and, according to him, they may also be used by the police for counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and maritime security. One of the highlights is the good relationship that we have resumed between our two militaries,” Zhao added.

Source: Manila Times October 05, 2017 12:11 UTC