MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed reports that Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Ronald Mercado was relieved because of a disagreement on how to implement a P15.5-billion project to acquire two modern warships or frigates for the navy.
Lorenzana said Mercado "disregarded" at least two directives his office issued countering the navy chief's recommendations for the project.
"As the ...
December 20, 2017 at 12:40PM
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