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The Philippines

February 12, 2020

The VFA fiasco exposes President Duterte’s heavy-handed approach to decision-making

After going back and forth countless times, it seems President Rodrigo Duterte has finally decided to revoke the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. It can be… Continue reading "The VFA fiasco exposes President Duterte’s heavy-handed approach to decision-making"
The Philippines

January 27, 2020

The Visiting Forces Agreement was problematic even before Bato dela Rosa’s visa cancellation

President Rodrigo Duterte has found another reason to verbally attack the United States government, as one of his most loyal henchmen – former Police chief, now Senator Ronald “Bato” dela… Continue reading "The Visiting Forces Agreement was problematic even before Bato dela Rosa’s visa cancellation"