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Marcos to seek review of defense treaty during Washington visit
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington from April 30 to May 4 to discuss defense, economy, and climate aid.
The leaders will explore strengthening the Philippines-US Mutual Defense Treaty and potentially forging new agreements.
Marcos emphasized the need to evolve existing treaty agreements to adapt to changing regional dynamics, including situations in the South China Sea, Taiwan, and North Korea.
He also plans to discuss ways to de-escalate rhetoric surrounding regional issues and concerns.
The President intends to seek significant assistance from the US, particularly for climate change initiatives.
Marcos also mentioned the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) as a topic for discussion, alongside the MDT and seeking more partnerships and investments.
He assured that Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites will not be used for offensive attacks.
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