by Brian Neyra, Adobo Chronicles’ Chief Geopolitics Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The South Korean company Hanwha has submitted a proposal to the Philippine Navy to create a special Philippine version of the submarine based on the Jangbogao-III.

The Adobo Chronicles has learned, however, that the South Korean version for the Philippines is a step-down from Jangbogao-III.  It does not have the capability of launching vertical missiles which defeats the purpose of a military submarine.

The Philippine Navy however said that it was looking more for a submarine for tourism purposes.  It plans to offer submarine rides to Filipinos and tourists alike akin to rides offered at amusement parts in the U.S. and other countries.

The cost of purchasing the “tourist submarine” will be shared between the Navy and the Philippine Department of Tourism.

A potential goon investment, we might say!