President Duterte For VFA Termination, Says Spokesperson

President Rodrigo Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte was for the termination of the country’s Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US, according to his spokesperson on Monday. This, after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that there were no formal orders to do so. According to Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo, President Rodrigo Duterte will order the cancellation of the Visiting … Read more

China Rejects US Help, Says Trump

China

President Donald Trump said that the United States has taken decisive action in order to protect Americans from 2019 novel coronavirus while offering assistance to China. Yet, according to a key adviser, Beijing rejected the offers of assistance from the United States. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox television that the United … Read more

Palace Official: Philippines Can Seek Military Aid From Russia, China

Palace Official

A Palace official said Monday that the Philippines can seek military aid from Russia or China should it end its Visiting Forces Agreement with the US. According to Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, Duterte did say that the Philippines can go to Russia or China for military assistance “in battling these terrorists.” He added that it … Read more