INQUIRER.net: NSC seeks increase in military budget amid marine disputes

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NSC seeks increase in military budget amid marine disputes Jun 14th 2013, 23:44 MANILA, Philippines—The National Security Council (NSC) has asked the Aquino administration to increase the budget for the military by at least half a percentage point of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) amid a worsening territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea.   Speaking at a defense symposium in Pasay City on Friday, NSC Deputy Director General Vicente Agdamag underscored the much needed upgrade in the country's military capability in the face of China's aggressive posturing in the contested waters.   At present, he said, the Aquino administration has allotted 1.1 percent of the country's annual budget to the defense depart... Keep on reading: NSC seeks increase in military budget amid marine disputes Media files: gazmin.jpg (image/jpeg)

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