Review the cancellation of the agreement with the U.S. Philippines and change due to increased activity in China 9:18 on June 3
The Philippine government has announced in February that it will virtually review and tentatively extend its decision that unilaterally notified the US government to revoke the alliance agreement. It seems that due to the increased activity of China in the South China Sea, the policy should be changed.
In February, the Philippine government rebelled against the U.S.'s refusal to enter Duterte's entourage and unilaterally notified the U.S. government to revoke the alliance agreement.
The agreement defines the legal status of US troops dispatched to the Philippines and was to expire automatically in August, 180 days after being notified.
On this day, the Philippine government announced on the 2nd that it would notify the US side of the expiration date by extending it to December. In addition, it has been informed that the extension can be extended for half a year from December onward, so the decision to abandon is virtually reviewed.
Regarding the agreement, there were voices in the Philippine government that it is essential for military exercises with the United States and that if it is abandoned, it will affect deterrence against China.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the extension was “considering the political situation in the region and other changes”, but did not clarify the detailed reason, but changed the policy in response to the increased activity of China in the South China Sea. It seems that I was pressed.