MANILA — As the so-called "second front" in the war against terrorism, the Philippines has received a massive amount of military aid from the United States. The administration of US President George W Bush has pledged the Philippine government more than US$100 million in military equipment alone; this includes transport vehicles, high-tech gadgets, and a whole lot of weapons — some 30,000 M-16 rifles, to be exact. While these weapons are intended to help the Armed... (GunPolicy.org)