Philippines, Canada sign agreement on defence cooperation

The Philippines and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation. This could lead to a troop pact, such as the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). The VFA would deepen and strengthen defense relations, allowing for military education, training exchanges, information sharing, peacekeeping operations, and disaster response. “I’m glad to hear that there is a strong intention on both sides to deepen and strengthen the relationships by forging new milestones in our defence relations to culminate, perhaps, with the Visiting Forces Agreement,” Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said in a statement.