Philippine senate probes frigate deal; Duterte aide denies meddling

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine senators began a public inquiry on Monday into the $300 million purchase of two navy frigates, to determine whether President Rodrigo Duterte's closest aide had interfered in the procurement process.

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