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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz said here yesterday he saw no need to request additional US troops to help the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) fight terrorism.


Cruz said a package of US financial aid was more important at this time.


"What is important to us is additional US resources to support our campaign in the soft approach to waging the fight against terrorism," Cruz told reporters during his visit here.


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PHILIPPINES DEFENSE REFORM PROGRAM

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Cruz said a package of US financial aid was more important at this time.


"What is important to us is additional US resources to support our campaign in the soft approach to waging the fight against terrorism," Cruz told reporters during his visit here.


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Defense chief: No need for more US troops

By Roel Pareño | June 18, 2006 - 12:00am

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz said here yesterday he saw no need to request additional US troops to help the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) fight terrorism. Cruz said a package...

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