Corona virus or not there is no stopping the
delivery of the Philippine’s first missile frigate this coming April.
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary
Delfin Lorenzana said the decision of government’s ban on travelers from
certain parts of South Korea amid the coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-2019) scare
will not have an adverse effect on the delivery of the much awaited missile-frigate
for the Philippine Navy.
"Wala naman akong
nakikitang rason para ma-delay (I don't see any reason why its delivery
will be delayed). The PN (Philippine Navy) crew are billeted in the ship (BRP
Jose Rizal (FF-150)," he said in a message to reporters.
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| BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) off the waters in Ulsan, South Korea (photo credit to owner) |
Sec. Delfin added that only people will official
business outside the ship, such as those tasked to liaise with shipbuilder
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), are allowed to go out.
"Only those with business outside like people
who go on marketing or other official functions with HHI. I am sure they are
taking the necessary precautions. The April delivery is still a GO," he
added.
The Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard
where BRP Jose Rizal and BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) are currently undergoing sea
trials is in the city of Ulsan, located in the country's southeastern part.
Few days ago the Philippine government imposed a ban on travelers
coming from South Korea's North Gyeongsang province.
Filipino tourists are also banned from traveling to
any part of South Korea, including tourist famous Jeju Island.
To date, South Korea has the highest number of
Covid-19 cases outside China.
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