THE Philippines signed a defense pact with Singapore on Wednesday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies, officials said.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement with his counterpart in Singapore, two Philippine officials told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Details of the agreement were not immediately available.
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MANILA and Washington have agreed to a limited transit of Afghans to the Philippines for the processing of their special immigrant visa, a requirement for their resettlement in the United States. “The agreement is currently […]
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