The fate of the VFA: Balancing costs and benefits for the Philippines
The Duterte administration is expected to thoroughly review its military cooperation agreement with the US and to negotiate for more equitable terms.
Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)
Why would the Philippines terminate its military pact with the US?
Duterte’s threat to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US appears to be an attempt to negotiate a better defense partnership. The tenuous situation is likely to persist until the two sides reach an agreement.