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Philippines ends defense agreement with the US
On Tuesday, February 12, Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte announced a formal end to the Visiting Forces Agreement — a defense pact between his country and the US. The pact has been a cornerstone of the Philippine-US security relations since 1999, when it was ratified.
Since taking office in 2016, President Duterte