In his statement published on Facebook, Gibo explained why airstrikes are necessary to destroy the Maute Terrorist Group.
According to Teodoro, the action of the military is a good strategy ‘not only to neutralize targets’ but also to protect the troops in the ground.
“It also helps to end engagements quicker rather than prolonging fighting. It is a legitimate tool at the disposal of government forces when the engagement commander determines that its use is appropriate and reasonable given the level of the threat faced,” Gibo Teodoro said.
He said that properties can surely be damaged by airstrikes, but the life of the soldiers battling the Maute Terrorist Group are more important than buildings that can be rebuild.
“Damage to property is an unfortunate consequence not only of airstrikes but of any weapon, yet we must ask what piece of property is worth the life of a single soldier?” He said.
Gibo Teodoro urged the public to not condemn the actions of the military, but condemn the violence committed by the Maute Terrorist group.
“On the other hand the real menace is the fact that the Maute gang takes refuge in dwellings and other urban locations, use rocket propelled grenades without regard to surroundings, ieds, snipe at civilians, rob, pillage, murder, and terrorize! This is the threat faced. This is what must be condemned!” He said.
Several netizens and Marawi residents opposed the airstrikes conducted by the Philippine government against the Maute Terrorist group because of being afraid that their home were among the houses that destroyed by the airstrikes.
President Duterte offered the position as Defense Secretary to Gibo Teodoro, but the former secretary of defense refused the offer two times.
Duterte believes that Teodoro refused to make a comeback in DND due to bad experience in government.
As of writing, there are 58 soldiers killed in action since the Marawi City Crisis started. The government wanted to liberate southern city before the independence day.
President Duterte offered the position as Defense Secretary to Gibo Teodoro, but the former secretary of defense refused the offer two times.
Duterte believes that Teodoro refused to make a comeback in DND due to bad experience in government.
As of writing, there are 58 soldiers killed in action since the Marawi City Crisis started. The government wanted to liberate southern city before the independence day.
source: pinoytrending
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