RP air force chief honored in S'pore

RP air force chief honored in S'pore

SINGAPORE (AP): Philippines air force chief Lt. Gen. Willie Florendo was awarded honorary Singapore air force wings during a ceremony on Thursday, officials said.

The award was in recognition of Florendo's efforts to strengthen the "warm friendship and cooperation" between the two air forces, Singapore's Defense Ministry said in a statement.

"Honorary wings are the highest award that the Republic of Singapore Air Force gives to foreign dignitaries," ministry spokesman Tracy Won said.

Florendo was on an introductory visit to Singapore Wednesday and Thursday.

Members of the Singapore and Philippines armed forces hold regular exchange visits and attend each other's courses, the Singapore Defense Ministry statement said.