Instead of hastily calling for a war, President Benigno Aquino III did the right thing---release 10 billion pesos to fund the AFP modernization program.
Aquino is sending a message: before he releases the dogs of war, these "dogs" should be armed to the teeth first. Nice decision.
That is not shows firm leadership--but shows wise judgement as well. In the mind of the President, these lawless elements can be surgically removed from Basilan with an AFP equipped with the right equipment, training and supplied with the proper materiel.
This is entirely possible with modern technology in warfare. Why surge now when soldiers are poorly armed, inadequately trained and lacks the proper motivation for attacking such a "bastion" like Basilan.
Improvements in intelligence gathering should also be prioritized by the AFP. Proper analysis of ground intelligence is paramount in every offensive action.
Aside from this, the President should also oust Atty. Leonen as head of the Government panel negotiating with the MILF. Atty. Leonen should be held responsible for these humiliating attacks.
Had Leonen been firm in his negotiations with these insurgents, they will not be as brazen in their attacks as what they did in numerous places in Mindanao.
Leonen should be replaced by someone who knows the terrain, the psychology and the organisation of the MILF. Leonen, according to sources, is perceived as a weakling. This man should never be allowed to represent the State in any negotiations with "toughies".
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