MANILA, Philippines - Amid the growing tension between South Korea and North Korea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Wednesday that it is ready to help any nation under the United Nations flag.
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Ricardo David said that it will be the decision of policy makers of government to send an AFP contingent to South Korea, in case it is asked.
Although remote in possibility, David said that in case of a foreign attack in our country the AFP is ready to defend the country.
During the Korean War in the 1950's, a Philippine military contingent was sent to South Korea to aid the South Koreans as part of the Allied U.N. contingent.
Among the Filipino soldiers who saw action in the Korean War was then-captain Fidel V. Ramos who later became president . As a young journalist then, former senator Benigno Aquino Jr., the father of the current president, covered the war for the Manila Times.

Meanwhile, President Aquino called for sobriety and an end to hostilities in the Korean Peninsula.
We are calling for an end to the provocative actions and calling for sobriety on the two Koreas. The Philippine embassy in Korea is taking precautionary measures to protect Filipino nationals there,” presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.
Aquino warned North Korea that the Philippines is ready to send military troops again to South Korea if war begins.
For now, the Palace said that there are no plans to evacuate Filipinos in Korea as Philippine Ambassador to Korea Luis Cruz relayed the information that all is still quiet in Korea.
Earlier, President Aquino had said in a text message that he was meeting with relevant officials to come up with a position on the hostilities and has instructed officials to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Korea.
“We will meet regarding North Korea and come up with our position after gathering and evaluating the verified info. Presently working and ensuring safety of our countrymen there,” Aquino said.
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