The negotiations for the Maestrale - class ships were concluded without agreement to sell and transfers the ships , with the Philippine government opting to buy new frigates instead .
On 22 September the Philippines ' Congress approved a budget that includes funding for the two frigates .
The negotiations for the Maestrale - class ships were concluded without agreement to sell and transfers the ships , with the Philippines government opting to buy new frigates instead .
On 22 September the Philippines ' Congress approved a budget that includes funding for the two frigates .