Senate ratifies VFA with France
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THE Senate on Thursday concurred with the ratification of the Philippines’ military pact with France, which will allow their troops to operate legally in each other’s territories, amid Mania’s bid to diversify security ties. With a vote of 17 affirmative votes and no objection, the chamber passed Senate Resolution No. 650, ratifying the Philippines’ visiting forces agreement (VFA) with France, setting up a framework for joint military exercises and defense cooperation between the two nations.
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