Philippines tells US it is quitting defence pact


American and Filipino troops at a ceremony to mark the start of exercises in 2018. – EPA pic, February 11, 2020.

THE Philippines told the US today it was quitting a pact key to their historical military alliance, triggering a six-month countdown to the deal’s termination, Manila said. 

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made the move after voicing anger over American authorities cancelling the visa of the official who led his internationally condemned drug war.


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