Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday terminated a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States (VFA) delivering on threats to downgrade an alliance crucial to U.S. interests. The mercurial Duterte, who has clashed with the former colonial ruler over several issues, has
MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday terminated a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States delivering on threats to downgrade an alliance crucial to U.S. interests.
The decision, sparked by the revocation of a U.S. visa held by the former police chief who led Duterte's bloody war on drugs, could complicate U.S. military interests in the Asia-Pacific as China's ambitions rise. The defence pact sets out rules for U.S. soldiers to operate in the Philippines and is one of three governing what Washington has called an"ironclad" relationship, despite Duterte's tirades about U.S. hypocrisy, ill-treatment and ageing weapons.
Supporters of the agreements argue they have deterred Chinese militarisation in the South China Sea and $1.3 billion of U.S. defence assistance since 1998 has been vital in boosting the capabilities of under-resourced Philippine forces.
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