Trump’s relationship with Philippines faces HUGE tensions after military pact ripped up

Trump’s relationship with Philippines faces HUGE tensions after military pact ripped up

Daily Express - World·2020-02-15 11:01

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Mr Duterte’s administration told the US it would be terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement between the two countries, which has been active since 1998. The primary effect of the agreement is that it allows the US government to retain jurisdiction over US military personnel accused of committing crimes in the Philippines. This is the case as long as the crimes are not “of particular importance to the Philippines”.

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