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Lacson, Pimentel laud Marcos' plan to keep VFA

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 04:01 PM

Senators Panfilo Lacson and Koko Pimentel lauded the position of presumptive president Bongbong Marcos to keep the VFA between the Philippines and US. Read more »

Marcos raises 'need to redefine' VFA in meeting with US ofc'l

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 08:39 AM

Incoming President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday said there is a need to "redefine" the terms under the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States, citing the "changing environment" in the region. Read more »

Philippine-US EDCA activities to 'intensify': AFP chief

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 11:15 PM

Visiting US admiral John Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said funds have been released to implement the EDCA. Read more »

US says Mutual Defense Treaty applies to South China Sea

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 03:00 PM

The United States reaffirmed the applicability of the Mutual Defense Treaty to the South China Sea as it reiterated its commitment to assist the Philippines in efforts to modernize its armed forces. Read more »

PH seeks to boost ties with US

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 02:30 PM

The Philippines has sought stronger bilateral relations with the United States, with the government underlining the importance of its defense treaties and the need to also boost the country's defense capacity, the DFA said. Read more »

US says 'gratified' over PH decision to continue VFA

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 02:51 PM

The United States on Thursday conveyed its appreciation for the Philippines' decision to continue the Visiting Forces Agreement. Read more »

PH military 'grateful' for retained VFA with US

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 24 09:19 PM

The AFP expressed its gratitude for the government's decision to keep the VFA with the US as it hosted a meeting with the US Indo-Pacific Command Read more »

US warship docks in Manila, first since 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 08:57 PM

A United States warship on Monday docked in Manila, the first visit by a commissioned US Navy ship since 2019, the US 7th Fleet said. Read more »

PH, Australia finalize logistics support arrangement

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 18 09:07 PM

The Philippines and Australia have finalized an agreement on mutual defense strategies to enhance the two countries' interoperability. Read more »

Pagpapatuloy ng VFA, pinayagan ni Duterte dahil sa tulong ng US ngayong pandemya

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 02:47 AM

MAYNILA - Inahayag ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na kinikilala niya ang tulong ng Amerika sa Pilipinas ngayong panahon ng pandemya.  Read more »

Philippines renews VFA with US; terms not disclosed

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 03:16 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte no longer seeks to terminate the Philippines' visiting forces agreement with the United States.  Read more »

US Embassy lauds PH decision to restore VFA, says pact strengthens security in region

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 03:48 PM

The US Embassy said that among the nations in the Indo-Pacific, the Philippines has received a large "security assistance" from their government, reaching a total of P48.6 billion since it began in 2015.    Read more »

Duterte fully restores troop pact with United States

Idrees Ali and Karen Lema, Reuters
Updated as of Jul 30 06:39 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has restored a pact governing the presence of US troops in the Philippines, the two countries' defense ministers said on Friday, reversing a decision that had caused increasing concern in Washington and Manila. Read more »

US defense chief Austin pays courtesy call on Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 10:37 PM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday paid a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte after arriving in the Philippines, the last stop of his Southeast Asian trip.. Read more »

Pentagon chief Austin arrives in Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 07:41 PM

MANILA - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday arrived in the Philippines, the last stop of his Southeast Asian trip. Read more »

US defense chief to meet Duterte, discuss VFA with Lorenzana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 12:00 AM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will pay a courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday during his trip to Southeast Asia, which included stops in Singapore and Vietnam. Read more »

Duterte seeks dialogue with US officials on VFA — ‘It’s on the table’

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 20 02:26 AM

In June, the Philippines again suspended a decision to scrap the crucial agreement governing the US troop presence in the country, amid continuing maritime pressure from China. Read more »

US official: Possible sale of fighter jets, military equipment to PH ‘unrelated’ to VFA talks

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 12:35 AM

The US Embassy also anticipates the arrival of more American-made COVID-19 jabs in the Philippines, especially after US President Joe Biden vowed to donate vaccines. Read more »

VFA a 'cornerstone' of Philippines-US alliance: AFP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 04:50 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday underscored the importance of the country's Visiting Forces Agreement with longtime ally United States, as President Rodrigo Duterte deferred anew the abrogation of the troop deal for another 6 months.   Read more »

PH embassy in US welcomes Duterte's order to suspend VFA abrogation anew

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 01:52 PM

In a statement, the Philippine embassy said it continues to engage and work with the United States “for the security and progress of both countries, as well as in maintaining the rules-based order in our region.” Read more »