Search Result for “VFA”
Palace on Locsin’s tweet: Maybe just hyperbole
March 9, 2020, 7:29 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday suggested that Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.’s threatening tweet which reportedly violated Twitter rules should not be taken literally. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this comment after Bayan Secretary-General Renato Reyes Jr.… Read More
Senate asks SC to uphold its authority in termination of VFA
March 9, 2020, 3:39 pm
MANILA – Senators on Monday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) asking the tribunal to uphold Senate's authority in the withdrawal or termination of treaties and international agreements such as the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate Minority… Read More
Duterte’s stance on VFA termination ‘unchanged’
March 4, 2020, 7:40 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte would not be swayed by anyone to overturn his decision to revoke the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo told Palace reporters that Duterte’s… Read More
'Balikatan' 2020 to push through: AFP
March 4, 2020, 3:55 pm
MANILA – This year's "Balikatan" exercises, possibly the last with American forces, will push through, a military official said Wednesday. "Ipagpapatuloy na natin yung (We will go ahead with) 'Balikatan 2020'. It will push thru as scheduled," Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson,… Read More
PRRD shrugs off US’ concern over his drug war
March 3, 2020, 9:26 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday brushed aside the concern of the United States (US) on the supposed extrajudicial killings associated with his administration’s intensified crackdown on illegal drugs. In a speech delivered at Palace’s Rizal Hall, Duterte said he does not care… Read More
SC has final say on VFA abrogation
March 3, 2020, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday maintained that the fate of the scrapped Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States lies in the hands of the Supreme Court (SC). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the SC has the final say on President Rodrigo… Read More
Go defends PRRD’s move to terminate VFA
March 2, 2020, 9:41 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday joined six other senators who abstained from voting on Senate Resolution (SR) 337 asking the Supreme Court (SC) to rule on whether or not the concurrence of the Senate is necessary in the abrogation of a treaty. Go explained that… Read More
Palace won’t stop discussions on possible new PH-US military pact
March 2, 2020, 6:52 pm
MANILA — Malacañang will not stop Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez from holding discussions with the US counterparts about another possible military deal between the Philippines and the United States that could replace the scrapped Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Presidential… Read More
Banner stories of Manila’s leading newspapers, Mon. March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020, 8:08 am
INQUIRER – Gordon: Pogos may be cover for China spiesPHILIPPINE STAR – No new defense deal with US, says PalaceMANILA BULLETIN – Coronavirus deaths in US, Australia, ThailandDAILY TRIBUNE – Alternate VFA voidMALAYA - Gatherings banned, travel restrictedMANILA TIMES – Virus batters… Read More
Possible new PH-US military pact has no blessing of PRRD
March 1, 2020, 1:14 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has not given his nod on efforts to craft another military deal between the Philippines and the United States as a replacement for the scrapped Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), Malacañang said on Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo stressed that… Read More
All Cabinet execs back Duterte’s VFA abrogation
February 28, 2020, 7:37 pm
MANILA — All members of the Cabinet have expressed support to President Rodrigo Duterte’s termination of the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States (US), Malacañang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement to dispute the… Read More
PH, US preparing alternative to VFA: envoy
February 28, 2020, 4:59 pm
MANILA – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said Manila and Washington D.C. are now in talks to come up with an agreement in lieu of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). “We are now in the process of trying to find ways – that means to be able to see how we can… Read More
Duterte’s ‘US or China’ territory remarks 'mere banter': Palace
February 27, 2020, 5:42 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday dismissed as a mere banter the latest pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte that the Philippines could either be a territory of the United States (US) or a province of China. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo justified Duterte’s remarks saying the… Read More
AFP lauds Senate passage of anti-terrorism bill
February 27, 2020, 4:07 pm
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed on Thursday the Senate's approval of a stronger anti-terrorism law in the country. "The AFP is grateful to the Senate that they heeded our call for a more stringent law that confronts and defines terrorism and what constitutes it, among… Read More
SC affirmed legality of De Lima's arrest, detention: PRRD
February 26, 2020, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has declared legal the arrest of Senator Leila de Lima due to her involvement in illegal drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte told the United States (US) on Wednesday. Duterte issued the statement during the oath-taking of the new officials of the National Commission for… Read More
Palace says calls to oust Duterte from office won’t thrive
February 23, 2020, 2:21 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday said it already expects that the call for President Rodrigo Duterte’s ouster will not thrive. In an interview with dzIQ, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo reiterated that removing Duterte from office is a mere “wishful thinking.” He also taunted the… Read More
Palace to heed SC ruling on VFA issue
February 21, 2020, 3:47 pm
MANILA — Malacañang on Friday said it would heed the Supreme Court (SC) in case it rules that President Rodrigo Duterte’s abrogation of the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States (US) needs prior consent from the Senate. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo… Read More
Palace gives Robredo 'benefit of the doubt' over oust calls
February 21, 2020, 3:23 pm
MANILA — Malacañang said Friday it is giving Vice President Leni Robredo the benefit of the doubt as she denied supporting any call for President Rodrigo Duterte to step down. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement, a day after Robredo distanced herself from the mass… Read More
No ill feelings over visa cancelation: solon
February 20, 2020, 7:04 pm
MANILA – Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Thursday said he has no ill feelings toward the US government over the cancelation of his visa. "Wala tayong nagawa, sabi ko [We could not do anything, I said] if they have their ways, pumasok na politics [politics was involved]. Regrets na lang na… Read More
VFA halt chance to write 'new, better chapter' in PH-US ties : Go
February 19, 2020, 8:28 pm
MANILA -- Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Wednesday expressed confidence that the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States will be an opportunity for the country to assert its sovereignty and reaffirm its relations with the… Read More
