Before Aquino decided to withdraw from the Golan Heights and Liberia, the Philippines had more than 600 troops abroad with the UN, making it one of Asias biggest contributors to the global peacekeeping missions. The government and military chiefs insist the commitment to the UN is as strong as ever, and Filipinos will continue to be deployed overseas for many years to come. The soldiers themselves are keen to head overseas, as joining a UN peacekeeping mission can be lucrative and often lead to promotions on return. The Philippines has one of Asias poorest and most ill-equipped militaries, with a soldiers salary ranging from just 16,000 pesos ($364) to 60,000 pesos ($1,365) a month. Peacekeepers get a $900 (39,500-peso) monthly allowance from the UN, on top of their regular salary. news.yahoo/filipino-warrior-peacekeepers-guarding-worlds-war-zones-063355301.html September 19, 2014
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