Thread: VFA termination still on hold as Duterte 'studies' defense pact

MANILA, Philippines — The suspension of the Philippines' withdrawal from the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States as President Rodrigo Duterte "studies" the defense pact with the country's longtime ally and former colonizer.


Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday night announced that the president has decided to extend the suspension of the abrogation of the VFA for another six months.

"The president conveyed to us his decision to extend the suspension of the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement by another six months while he studies and both sides further address his concerns regarding particular aspects for the agreement," Locsin said in a video posted on social media.

VFA termination still on hold as Duterte 'studies' defense pact | Philstar.com

Originally Posted by misskit

particular aspects for the agreement

= how much do I get.

Interesting how much alliances change with time. Mr Duterte is walking a thin line.