Current Global News
1. Headline
AFP sending team to antiterror center to Singapore
2. Date
September 09, 2022
3. Source
Read morehttps://globalnation.inquirer.net/206690/afp-sending-team-to-antiterror-center
4. Description
o involving 2 or more states
o Anong effect nito sa Philippines?
The CTIF arrangement will further strengthen the defense cooperation (allied) between both
countries in the area of counterterrorism intelligence-sharing (intelligence plays a vital role in
preventing terrorist attacks from occurring and in assisting law enforcement officers in
apprehending persons suspected of committing terrorist acts whether before or after an actual
attack has occurred.)
o Anong naging response ng Philippines?
The Armed Forces of the Philippines will deploy a team to the Counter-Terrorism Information
Facility (CTIF) here starting the end of September as part of an arrangement seen to further
strengthen defense cooperation between the Philippines and Singapore.
SINGAPORE — The Armed Forces of the Philippines will deploy a team to the Counter-Terrorism
Information Facility (CTIF) here starting the end of September as part of an arrangement seen
to further strengthen defense cooperation between the Philippines and Singapore. The signing
of the arrangement between AFP deputy chief of staff for Intelligence Maj. Gen. Romulo
Manuel Jr. and Director of Military Intelligence Brig. Gen. Lee Yi-Jin was witnessed by President
Marcos, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Minister for Defense Dr. Ng Eng Hen and Department
of National Defense officer in charge Jose Faustino Jr. on Wednesday as part of Marcos’ twoday state visit here. The CTIF arrangement will further strengthen the defense cooperation
between both countries in the area of counterterrorism intelligence-sharing, the Singapore’s
Ministry of Defense said. —FRANCES MANGOSING