The upcoming signing of a VFA between the Philippines and Canada comes as Manila actively expands its military partnerships beyond its traditional allies, with similar negotiations underway with ...

New Zealand and the Philippines could see a deal as early as the second quarter of the year, while the VFA with Canada is in its "final" stage, with the Canadian embassy saying ratification is ...

Fontanel said the “intent to negotiate” a visiting forces agreement (VFA) between the two countries is part of the letter signed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his counterpart, French ...