Senators Welcome President Duterte’s Decision To Retract VFA Termination

Senate

Senators welcomed President Duterte’s decision to retract VFA termination. On Friday, some senators welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to retract the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. In a text message to reporters, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said that the President’s decision to retract the termination of the VFA … Read more

President Duterte Orders Retraction Of VFA Termination — Lorenzana

President Duterte

President Duterte ordered the retraction of VFA termination, according to Lorenzana. On Friday, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the retraction of the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). In a press conference with visiting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, Lorenzana said that President Duterte decided to recall or … Read more

President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin Agree To Boost Alliance vs Pandemic, Illegal Drugs

President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin agreed to boost their alliance against coronavirus pandemic and illegal drugs. On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have agreed on the two countries strengthening their alliance, particularly in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and curbing illegal drugs. Malacañang said in a statement that President … Read more