Marcos: No formal talks yet for VFA with Japan

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Feb 08, 2023 8:53 pm

ABOARD PR001: The Philippines and Japan have yet to formally discuss any military arrangement similar to the visiting forces agreement between Manila and Washington, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. said.

The President made the remark on Wednesday when asked to comment on a report that Japan is keen on forging a visiting forces agreement (VFA) with the Philippines, which would be called the Reciprocal Access Agreement.

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