By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — Aside from being heavily-armed, the two frigates which the Department of National Defense (DND) is acquiring to beef up the Philippine Navy (PN), will also…
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DND to upgrade 2 PN Hamilton-class cutters
MANILA, (PNA) — While waiting for the delivery of its two brand-new frigates worth P18-billion, the Department of National Defense (DND) announced that plans are underway to upgrade the two Hamilton-class cutters…
Acquisition of 2 new frigates to boost PN capabilities
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — The Department of National Defense (DND) decision to acquire two brand-new frigates for P18-billion will boost the capabilities of the Philippine Navy fleet. “The acquisition…
West Philippine Sea issue should be resolved peacefully — Japanese official
By Priam F. Nepomuceno MANILA, (PNA) — With the country currently embroiled with a territorial spat with China, Ichita Yamamoto, Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories and Minister-in-Charge of Ocean…