Philippines and Britain Discuss Troop Agreement as Regional Tensions Rise

West PH Sea: PH eyes visiting forces deal with UK amid tensions

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will begin formal negotiations with the United Kingdom on a visiting forces agreement, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday, following London’s expression of interest in strengthening defense cooperation. He revealed during an interview at Malacañang that British Minister of Defence John Healey recently sent a letter proposing a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with Manila. “We we…

UK military pact may boost PHL stance in sea dispute - BusinessWorld Online

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES said a potential defense pact with the UK would boost its campaign to enforce a United Nations-backed tribunal ruling against China in the South China Sea, underscoring Manila’s strategy of rallying international support as tensions with Beijing intensify. Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. said London’s push for a status of visiting forces agreement reflects “full support” for internatio…

UK eyes visiting forces agreement with Philippines

The United Kingdom has expressed its intent to enter into a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement with the Philippines — a move that could add the European nation

Philippines and Britain discuss troop agreement as regional tensions rise

MANILA: Britain has formally expressed its intention to discuss a Visiting Forces Agreement with the Philippines, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr said on Tuesday (Sep 16), as Manila deepens its security ties with Western allies amid

UK Is Keen on Visiting Troops Pact With Philippines, Manila Says

The UK is willing to start talks on a visiting forces agreement with the Philippines, Manila’s defense chief said, as the Southeast Asian nation broadens global ties amid continuing tensions with Beijing over the South China Sea.

UK, Philippines to start talks on visiting forces agreement

The United Kingdom and the Philippines have agreed to start negotiations for a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), paving the way for military exercises between the two countries