Tag: Visiting Forces Agreement
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French Aircraft Carrier’s Historic Visit to Philippines Signals Deepening Military Ties
In a landmark event, the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle docked at Subic Bay, marking a significant step towards enhanced military collaboration between France and the Philippines. The visit, part of Operation CLEMENCEAU 25, underscores France’s commitment to regional stability and international law amidst growing tensions in strategic maritime zones. French Ambassador Marie…
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Philippine and Japanese Defense Chiefs Strengthen Military Bonds in Luzon Tour
In a significant display of deepening military collaboration, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani embarked on a tour of key military installations in Luzon on February 23, 2025. The visit underscores the burgeoning security relationship between the two nations, highlighted by a tour of Basa Air Base in Floridablanca,…
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Philippines and Canada Set to Finalize Visiting Forces Agreement by 2025
The Canadian Embassy in Manila has announced that the Philippines and Canada are on track to finalize a visiting forces agreement by the end of 2025. The embassy stated that the final stages of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SoVFA) are currently underway, with expectations set for ratification before the year concludes. This development…
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Philippines Aims to Finalize Military Agreement with New Zealand by 2025
The Philippines is actively working towards finalizing a visiting forces agreement with New Zealand by the end of 2025, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. This statement was made during the Waitangi Day Reception held in Makati City, where Teodoro expressed optimism about concluding the negotiations within the first half of the year. The…
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Philippines and New Zealand Launch Talks on Visiting Forces Agreement
The Philippines and New Zealand have embarked on negotiations for a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), marking a significant step in their defense collaboration. The discussions, which commenced on January 23, 2025, were hosted by the Philippine government in Manila. This initiative follows a commitment made by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New…
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Philippine Military Confirms U.S. Aid Pause Won’t Impact Key Military Agreements
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have reassured that the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) and the annual ‘Balikatan’ military exercises with the United States will continue unaffected by President Donald Trump’s recent decision to temporarily halt foreign aid. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla emphasized during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon…
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