Philippines set to sign troops pact with Canada as defence ties deepen

Open this photo in gallery: Philippine Navy personnel watch the Canadian vessel HMCS Montreal during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity being held in the West Philippine Sea in 2024.Private First Class Carmelotes/The Associated Press

The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security co-operation between the two nations, Manila’s Defence Ministry said on Friday.…

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