MANILA – The Philippines is not closing its doors on the possibility of acquiring 20 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets from the United States, Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez said Tuesday. At a US-Philippines Society press conference, the envoy said the potential purchase “is not within budget,” but talks between the Philippines and Lockheed Martin continue. “We’re not closing the door, but it’ll take quite some really imaginative and creative ways to be able to purchase,” he said. READ: New F-16 jets may arrive 2026 The Philippine government previously submitted a letter of intent to procure 16 F-16C […]... Keep on reading: F-16 purchase: Not within budget, but PH ‘not closing door’ – envoy