US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Philippines from January 31 to February 2 includes the agenda of 'speeding up' EDCA’s implementation.
MANILA, Philippines – Slow progress has been made between the Philippines and the US in implementing the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement .This year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Philippines from January 31 to February 2 includes the agenda of “
” EDCA’s implementation. Five new locations for infrastructure projects are expected to be announced.Including the EDCA, the Philippines currently has three defense-related treaties with the US., as an agreement to provide support and aid to one another in the event of external attacks.ratifiedThe VFA was meant to allow US troops ease of access to Philippine military installations around the country such as the waiving of visa and passport requirements, among others.
Most importantly, the agreement allows the US government to retain jurisdiction over its troops while on Philippine soil unless said crimes are of “
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