From the Manila Bulletin (Aug 11): Palace sees gains from US' use of local bases
Malacañang is eager about the country's potential gains from a proposed greater access of theUnited States
The proposal on increased presence of the American troops, which was recently given the green light by President Aquino, will help enhance the capability of Filipino soldiers, according to Deputy Presidential Spokeswoman Abigail Valte.
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario earlier wrote to leaders of Congress about the imminent negotiations with the United Sates on the proposed access agreement with theUS US
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Malacañang is eager about the country's potential gains from a proposed greater access of the
The proposal on increased presence of the American troops, which was recently given the green light by President Aquino, will help enhance the capability of Filipino soldiers, according to Deputy Presidential Spokeswoman Abigail Valte.
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario earlier wrote to leaders of Congress about the imminent negotiations with the United Sates on the proposed access agreement with the
"We have been pretty straightforward with what we want to achieve when it comes to these talks," Valte said in an interview with DZRB. "The increase, if ever, in the rotational presence would benefit our soldiers because they will have more knowledge and information-sharing when it comes to upgrading our capabilities," she added.
Valte also said the upcoming talks on the larger US access to Philippine military bases would be done strictly under the purview of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).
The military pact, forged between thePhilippines and the United States
"For all those who are awaiting for it, let us wait for more information as they figure out the modalities on how to implement it," Valte said.
Last month, President Aquino endorsed the proposal of the Department of National Defense to give theUS US
At present, Aquino said the country has two strategic partners, theUnited States and Japan
Valte also said the upcoming talks on the larger US access to Philippine military bases would be done strictly under the purview of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).
The military pact, forged between the
"For all those who are awaiting for it, let us wait for more information as they figure out the modalities on how to implement it," Valte said.
Last month, President Aquino endorsed the proposal of the Department of National Defense to give the
At present, Aquino said the country has two strategic partners, the
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