The Philippines Needs Stealth Runners, Not Just Stealth Fighters: An Open Letter from a Friend of the Filipino People

Look, folks, let’s cut to the chase. The Philippines is an island nation, a jewel scattered across the Pacific. But that beauty comes with a responsibility – protecting its waters, its resources, and its people.

We’ve all seen the headlines: foreign vessels encroaching, harassing Filipino fisherfolk, stealing a nation’s livelihood. It’s a disgrace. We hear talk of big-ticket jets, fancy fighter planes. Sure, they look good in the brochures, but are they the answer?

I say no.

What the Philippines needs right now aren’t flying machines, it’s Stealth Runners.

Imagine this: a fleet of sleek, radar-evading patrol boats, built right here in the Philippines, using Filipino materials and Filipino know-how. These aren’t warships, folks. These are guardians, silent sentinels protecting the West Philippine Sea.

Stealth Runners are affordable. We’re talking about a fraction of the cost of those fancy jets. Think about it – for the price of one fighter, we can build a fleet of Stealth Runners, putting Filipinos on the water, protecting their own.

But Stealth Runners are more than just cost-effective. They’re built for non-violent intervention. These boats are about gathering evidence, deterring illegal activity, and creating a safe space for Filipino fisherfolk to do what they do best – feed their families and this nation.

Let’s face it, escalation benefits no one. Stealth Runners are about smart defense, about protecting what’s ours with a clear head and a cool hand.

This isn’t just about protecting fish, it’s about protecting a way of life. Filipino fisherfolk are the backbone of this nation. They deserve to work without fear, to provide for their families with dignity.

Stealth Runners are the answer. They’re the Flying Tigers of today, a symbol of Filipino ingenuity and resolve.

This isn’t just a call for funding, it’s a call to action. To Filipino businesses, lend your resources. To Filipino engineers, lend your expertise. To Filipino fisherfolk, become the captains of your own destiny.

The Philippines needs Stealth Runners. Let’s build them, together.

Sincerely,

A Friend of the Filipino People

P.S. This project isn’t about handouts. It’s about empowering Filipinos to take charge of their future. Let’s make the West Philippine Sea a shining example of sustainable development and peaceful co-existence.