Manila Bulletin
VFA termination deferral by Duterte elates US, says PH diplomat
The United States government expressed happiness over President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to postpone the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez stated that both countries have held discussions to clarify the terms of the VFA.
Duterte suspended the termination on June 14 to allow for further study and to address concerns regarding the security pact.
Ambassador Romualdez emphasized the VFA's importance in the significant bilateral relations between the Philippines and the US, highlighting its mutual benefits.
He also noted that the Philippine military has benefited from the VFA, as confirmed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on multiple occasions.
The US government, particularly its military, is very pleased with this development and hopes for the VFA's continuation.
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