Filipino soldiers march as they passed a billboard with a picture of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during the Philippine Air Force (PAF) 57th anniversary celebration and assumption of command ceremony at the villamor air base in Manila July 7, 2004. Philippine Defence Secretary Eduardo Ermita said on Wednesday, Washington has promised to provide an additional 20 repaired Vietnam War-era helicopters by next year as part of $35.4 million in U.S. military aid for 2004, helping its Asian ally shore up a creaking air force. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco