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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 9, 1940.

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P-I. HAVE 12 DIVISIONS READY

DISCUSSING AT LENGTH the preparedness of the Philippines to meet foreign aggression, Major Gen. Basilio J. Valdes, chief of staff of the Philippine Army, assured the student body of the University of the Philippines that the military authorities are cog- - nizant of the seriousness of their responsibilities and that everything is being done to provide an ade- quate national defence within the limited finances of the government.

Answering criticisms which have been raised from time to time against the Philippine Army be- cause the streets do not resound to the tramp of mil. itary feet, Major Gen. Valdes said:

"These critics forget that we; and incorporated as additional have already trained the per-units in their defence plans is sonnel of twelve divisions, that sufficient evidence of their esti- these men are available. Con u mated fighting efficiency and moment's notice, that mobilisa- | usefulness,” tion orders for their recall can be issued immediately, that the places of assembly are already

Own Methods

RELEASED FROM THE ARMY.

In order to render houses hit by bombs to be made habitable more quickly, the War Office yes- terday announced it had been de- cided to release from the Army 3,000 men as the first contingent of men from the building trade. Reuter,

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wealth, usefulness and honour, every Filipino worthy of the name should strive to do his part in the attainment of this development," he emphasised.

"This is what is known as na- tional discipline, an attribute without which a nation is doom- ed to perish, The civilisation, strength and stability of a people can be measured by the degree of national discipline they have attained. Without discipline, there wyl be confusion and, where confusion exists dissen- slon and weakness naturally fol- low,"

Major Gen. Valdes made art appraisal of the progress of the Philippine Army, declaring that indicated in our plans and that The Philippine Army will de- the basis of the Philippine na- the uniforms and equipment are velop a form and type of tactical tional defence is a nonprofes- waiting in our mobilisation ware-procedure all its own, he desional, citizen army. He pointed houses ready for instant distri-clared. The regular army is out that this is the best type bution.

building technical services and suited here under the financial "Nothing is more indicative of divisions which, with its generaj | limitations imposed. the growing potentialitics of the staff sections, continuously "The Philippine Army. in- Philippine Army than the recent study and determine the proper cludes all the normal branches- action of the United States gov-types and methods best adapted of similar field forces of other ernment in planning to use this to local geographical and psy- nations including the airforce, force as the basis for defending |chological" characteristics.

our shoresity.. The fact that "If we want our country these forces are being welcomed grow in strength, intelligence,

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