Go reportedly intervened in the negotiations for the acquisition of the two missile-capable frigates for the Navy and in the selection of the weapons system supplier. In a separate interview in Baguio City on Sunday, Empedrad also said that he was expecting the “truth” to come out. The “truth” for Empedrad is “that there is no anomaly in the frigate.”“Tomorrow (Monday), the [hearing]will be about that item. A source who requested anonymity said that Mercado and Empedrad had a rift over the frigate deal. After the alumni parade at the PMA, Empedrad was asked if he saw Mercado, he said: “I haven’t seen him yet now but I did see him during the parade.” JEFFERSON, ANTIPORDA DEMPSEY REYES

Source: Manila Times February 18, 2018 08:48 UTC