Tag: philippine navy

Bong Go cleared of “intervention” allegations, Rappler’s crooked journalism laid bare!

February 19, 2018 benign0 4 Comments

As expected, the Senate hearing Monday morning yielded nothing of substance regarding the alleged “intervention” of Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go in the beleaguered Philippine Navy frigate deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The allegation was made in a sensational “news report” by Carmela Fonbuena published on Rappler in mid-January. In the…

Government, Media

Yet another sloppy Rappler report launches needless brouhaha over frigate project

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 benign0 3 Comments

A Senate probe into a stalled project involving the acquisition of two brand-new Philippine Navy warships is being mounted seemingly on the back of sensationalised news of dubious quality. A report published by Rappler created a huge brouhaha after it alleged that Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go “intervened” in a multibillion-peso agreement…

Government, Media

BRP Gregorio del Pilar and the China crisis is achieving where Noynoy Aquino has so far failed

July 28, 2011 benign0 15 Comments

Filipinos are surprisingly in general agreement on something — a will to defend the Spratly Islands against threats from China whatever the cost. Perhaps this is an opportunity of a lifetime. This shared sentiment is evident in how a swell of pride is becoming more and more palpable with the arrival of what is so…

Government, Politics, Society

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