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PH-US access talks: No ceiling on U.S troops in PH

  By JOHNNA VILLAVIRAY-GIOLAGON THE access agreement being negotiated between Manila and Washington – due to the ‘evolving’ security situation – will not put a ceiling on the number of American troops or military assets that will be allowed in the country at any given time. Negotiator Carlos Sorreta acknowledged that “we’re not talking about

PH-US access talks: No ceiling on U.S troops in PH

No need for Senate ratification on expanded US access accord

By JOHNNA VILLAVIRAY  GIOLAGON THE new accord being negotiated by the Philippines and the United States on increased American presence in the country will be covered by an executive agreement and will not be subjected to a Senate ratification. “We are looking at this agreement to be between the Department of National Defense and the

No need for Senate ratification on expanded US access accord