Philippine Navy looks to join rescue bid for Subic shipyard

Admiral prefers South Korean or US bidders to preserve strategic facility

20190301 Hanjin Philippine2

The Philippine Navy is interested in taking a stake in the Subic Bay shipyard of the Hanjin group. (Photo courtesy of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippine Navy wants to join South Korean or U.S. companies in a rescue bid for the country's largest shipyard in Subic Bay, as it seeks to preserve local shipbuilding and quell national security concerns after the facility's collapse in January.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.