Php 805 billion the Marines said was stolen by BBM is more than enough to buy 20 F-16s, 2 Subs, Cavite-Bataan Bridge and more
Just more on that Php 805 billion that the 18 former Soldiers of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) said were stolen from the Government by Bong Bong Marcos (BBM) and his Allies: Php 805 billion is around Usd 13.97 billion assuming an Exchange Rate of Php 57.64 per Dollar.
That would’ve been enough to buy twenty brand new F-16V Block 70 Fighting Falcon Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) Aircraft, two brand new Submarines, the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge and more.
Remember that last Year of 2025, the United States (US) updated their offer of the F-16 Aircraft to the Philippines to include 20 Aircraft with Spare Parts and Maintenance, 112 AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 40 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles, 66 various Types of Guided Bombs, etc. for around Usd 5.58 billion.
Then the typical, brand new Submarine offers the Philippines has been at most around Usd 2 billion for two Units. Meanwhile, the latest estimate of the Cost of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge is "only" around Usd 4 billion, and it would be the longest Bridge in the Philippines, and one of the longest in the World.
Putting all those three together means a Total of “only” Usd 11.58 billion, so there would still be Usd 2.39 billion left to spend on other Things out of that Usd 13.97 billion.
Take Note that the Payment for the F-16s, Submarines and Bridge could be done in Cash, or straight up Payment of the entire amount. No need for Down payments and subsequent payments later. It would’ve meant we pay for the entire amounts as per the Contract. But instead now, that Money was spent lining the Pockets of BBM and his Allies.
SOURCE:
Philippines – F-16 Aircraft, DSCA Website {Archived Link}