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Isa sa pinakamodernong warship ng PH pinasinayaan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 09:07 PM

Para kay Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, vindicated o nakabangon na ang Philippine Navy sa kontrobersiya matapos pasinayaan nitong Huwebes ang una sa 2 warship ng bansa na ginawa sa South Korea.  Read more »

Navy headquarters binuksan sa publiko, barko puwedeng bisitahin

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 10:00 AM

MAYNILA – Binuksan ng Philippine Navy sa publiko ngayong Sabado ang headquarters nito sa Roxas Boulevard sa Maynila bilang bahagi ng kanilang pagdiriwang ng ika-121 taong anibersaryo.   Read more »

Two US warships sail in disputed South China Sea

Idrees Ali, Reuters
Posted at May 06 01:07 PM

WASHINGTON - The U.S. military said two of its warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday, a move that could anger Beijing at a time of tense relations between the world's two biggest economies. Read more »

US warship nakibahagi sa military exercise sa Pinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 11 08:19 PM

Nasa Zambales nitong Huwebes ang barkong pandigma na USS Wasp, na ayon sa Amerika ay naglayag dahil kasali ito sa Balikatan exercise.  Read more »

Duterte says he gave frigate contractor's letter to Bong Go

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 20 10:41 AM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he personally acted on the complaint of South Korean firm Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) regarding the Philippine Navy’s multibillion-peso frigate system deal. Read more »

Fool's gold? Firm backtracks on $130-B 'treasure ship' gold claims

Joyce Lee, Reuters
Posted at Jul 26 03:15 PM

SEOUL - A South Korean company that claimed to have found the wreck of a Russian warship holding $130 billion in gold said on Thursday it has not verified the existence of any gold, while a financial watchdog said it was probing possible unlawful stock trading. Read more »

LOOK: French warship docks at Manila port

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 16 02:34 PM

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LOOK: US assault ship docks in PH for patrol, Mayon relief

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 01:56 PM

US Ambassador Sung Kim on Monday visited the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard, which is docked at the Manila Bay for a port visit. Read more »

US amphibious assault ship arrives in Manila for port visit

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 05 08:57 AM

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), an amphibious assault ship of the United States, arrived in this city Sunday for a scheduled port visit. Read more »

Duterte admin had option to review, cancel frigate deal: ex-Defense chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 04:59 PM

The Duterte administration had the option to review and, if needed, back out from a controversial P15.7-billion Navy warship deal, according to former Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. Read more »

Frigate deal probe 'wasting' Duterte aide's time: Legarda

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 05:14 PM

A Senate investigation has been "wasting" the time of President Rodrigo Duterte's long-time aide Christopher "Bong" Go, who was grilled over his alleged interference in the purchase of warships for the Navy, Senator Loren Legarda said Tuesday.  Read more »

Bong Go: I'll resign if frigate deal 'meddling' is proven

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 03:37 PM

Christopher "Bong" Go, President Rodrigo Duterte's right-hand man, vowed on Monday to step down from his post if proven he had intervened in the procurement of 2 new Navy ships.  Read more »

Defense chief says gov't didn't know firm in Navy deal was blacklisted

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 11:31 AM

MANILA - The Duterte administration was not aware that the Korean firm tapped to supply 2 warships for the military had been banned by Seoul from participating in public projects, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana admitted Monday. Read more »

Sacked Navy chief denies 'insubordination'; DND says Mercado usurped authority

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 01:16 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - The former chief of the Philippine Navy on Monday strongly denied disobeying his superiors on the military's purchase of two new Navy ships under the Armed Forces modernization program. Read more »

Duterte aide Bong Go faces Senate probe on Navy ship deal

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 05:18 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte's right-hand man Christopher "Bong" Go on Monday joined a Senate investigation into the alleged anomalies in the military's P15.7-billion purchase of warships. Read more »

Bong Go to face navy deal probe with 'nothing to hide' - Roque

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 19 09:47 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte's right-hand man Christopher "Bong" Go has "nothing to hide" as he faces a Senate hearing on the alleged anomalies surrounding a P15.7-billion purchase of warships, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Sunday.  Read more »

Roque eyes frigate deal probe vs Aquino Cabinet men

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 05 11:55 AM

The investigation into the Navy's P16-billion frigate project should focus on the officials of the previous administration who approved the contract with Korean firm Hyundai Heavy Industries, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said Saturday. Read more »

Japanese destroyer in Manila for goodwill visit

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 02 06:34 PM

A Japanese warship has docked in Manila for a 2-day goodwill visit. Read more »

Duterte says he doesn't meddle in gov't business deals

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 26 05:12 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday he doesn't meddle in government’s business dealings, after his top aide was accused of meddling in the selection of equipment for two Navy ships. Read more »

Palace: Frigate issue meant to ‘discredit’ Duterte gov’t

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 07:22 PM

Malacañang on Tuesday branded the multibillion-peso warship project issue as an attempt to “discredit” the government of President Rodrigo Duterte.   Read more »