THE Philippine government is looking at China and Russia as suppliers for new helicopters after it scrapped a $233-million deal with Canada, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

In a news conference in Kalinga, Palace Spokesman Harry Roque Jr. reiterated President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to cancel the chopper purchase with Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government ordered a review of the deal.

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