Senate ratifies Philippines-France visiting forces agreement
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MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Thursday, October 8, concurred in the ratification of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between Philippines and France. With 17 affirmative votes, senators approved proposed Senate Resolution No. 650, concurring in the ratification of the SOVFA, between the two countries. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin signed the SOVFA in March . The agreement provides a legal framework…
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