DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- A reporter of Rappler was initially prevented from entering Malacañang Palace Tuesday morning, but few minutes later she was allowed entry. Pia Ranada, a Malacañang-accredited reporter was stopped by the Presidential Security Group (PSG) from entering the New Executive Building of Malacañang compound citing an order from "Higher Ups" which turned … [Read more...] about Rappler reporter barred from entering Malacañang Palace
Frigate deal
“Malay ko, Pakialam ko”, says Bong Go over Frigate deal
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- "Malay ko, Pakialam ko," a phrase Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, delivered before the cheering crowd outside the Senate Building, Monday morning, February 19, 2018. Go was invited for a Senate inquiry over his reported intervention in the P18-billion Frigate deal of the Philippine Navy. While Go's vehicle was … [Read more...] about “Malay ko, Pakialam ko”, says Bong Go over Frigate deal
Bong Go faces Senate Frigate probe: Reiterates innocence
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher “Bong” Go appeared in a Senate hearing on Monday, February 19, denying anew accusations that he intervened in the Philippine Navy’s frigate deal or influenced the selection process for the combat management system (CMS) of the two new warships. In his opening statement during the hearing, Go … [Read more...] about Bong Go faces Senate Frigate probe: Reiterates innocence
