Discussions are ongoing to determine what equipment and major systems are to be installed in two of the country’s first-ever missile capable frigates, Philippine Navy (PN) Flag-Officer in Command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado said.

“The frigate project is now on the planning stage. Discussions are ongoing to agree on equipment and major systems to be installed. After this, construction will start,” Mercado said in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Friday when asked for updates on the Armed Forces’ modernization program.

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