Tag: Bong Go

Minority bloc senators call for inquiry into Navy’s P15.7-billion frigate acquisition project

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The minority bloc in the Senate on Friday called for an investigation into the Navy’s P15.7-billion frigate acquisition project. Senators Francis Pangilinan, Franklin Drilon, Antonio Trillanes IV, Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros and Leila de Lima filed Resolution No. 584 which they said aimed to look at whether the project–where Special Assistant to the President Bong Go was alleged to have interfered—“complies with pertinent laws.” The lawmakers said the hearings […]

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Alejano: Appointment of new Navy chief will pave way for “consummation of anomalous frigate project”

(Eagle News) — Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano on Thursday alleged the appointment of Rear Admiral Robert Empedrad as the Navy’s new Flag Officer in Command will pave the way for the “consummation of the anomalous frigate project.” In a statement, Alejano said Empedrad was appointed “through his subservience to the wishes of the Palace rather than the strength of merit system that guides the Board of Generals..” According to Alejano, Empedrad was  an adviser to the […]

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Lorenzana: Bong Go, Palace did not intervene in Navy frigate deal

(Eagle News) — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said neither the Palace nor Special Assistant to the President Bong Go intervened in the Navy’s P15.7-billion frigate acquisition project. “There was neither hint nor guidance from (them) to influence the implementation of the project. There is a contract for the FAP which was crafted mainly by the Philippine Navy and it will be implemented strictly to the letter,” Lorenzana said in a statement. He said […]

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Roque: Bidder in controversial Navy frigate contract was chosen during former President Noynoy Aquino’s time

(Eagle News) — The South Korean bidder for the Navy’s acquisition of two frigates was already chosen during the administration of former President Benigno Aquino III. As such, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Special Assistant to the President Bong Go could not have intervened in the process, as erroneously insinuated by several media organizations. He said the winning bidder, Hyundai Heavy Industries, with a bid price of P15,744,571,584 for two frigates, was declared on June […]

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Presidential aide Bong Go happy to be called “selfie king” by Washington Post

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Special Assistant to the President, Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, is happy with his new title “Selfie King,” a tag used by the US newspaper, “The Washington Post” following the numerous selfies with various world leaders that the Philippine official had during the 31st ASEAN Summit. Go expressed his happiness in being called “selfie king” as well as for having his very own social media application that will allow his […]

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Malacañang releases pictures of a sprightly President Duterte amid speculations he was ill

(Eagle News) — Malacañang released on Thursday night pictures showing a sprightly President Rodrigo Duterte attending functions, amid speculations he was ill after he was not seen in public engagements for four days. The Palace said two pictures showed Duterte visiting Villamor Airbase, Pasay on Thursday. In one of the photographs taken from the airbase, the President–who was sporting a cap and a brown leather jacket— was seen saluting government troops who welcomed him upon […]

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