Philippines To Scrap Security Agreement With U.S.

The Philippines has decided to terminate a long-standing security agreement with the US, known as the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This decision was announced by the country's foreign secretary and confirmed by the US Embassy in Manila. The VFA allowed American troops to enter the Philippines without passport and visa regulations for joint exercises and training. The termination follows a visa denial to a Philippine senator, linked to President Duterte's controversial war on drugs. The termination will take effect in 180 days unless both countries agree to continue the agreement.

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