PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte defended his top aide, Christopher "Bong" Go, following reports that he interfered with the Philippine Navy's procurement of frigates as part of the military's modernization program.

Speaking to reporters in Pasay City on Tuesday, Duterte said Go was a billionaire who has no knowledge of internal military matters.

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