By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Armed Forces of the Philippines clarified on Thursday that the 16 helicopters the government was slated to buy from Canada would not be used to attack communist rebels. “We are not buying an offensive aircraft. You must understand that these are utility helicopters not attack helicopters,” Major General Restituto Padilla, AFP deputy chief of staff for plans, said in a text message. He said the Bell 412 helicopters […]