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PH forges defense ties with more allies
by Philippine News Agency - Catherine S. Valente
Mar 09, 2025 12:15 am

THE Philippines is strengthening its defense ties with allies to include Canada and Sweden.

The Canadian Embassy in Manila said Saturday Manila can expect closer defense cooperation with Canada once the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (Sovfa) enters into force.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy during a courtesy call at Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines, on March 8, 2025. The two officials discussed strengthening diplomatic ties, trade partnerships and regional security cooperation. (Mark Balmores/PPA Pool) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy during a courtesy call at Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines, on March 8, 2025. The two officials discussed strengthening diplomatic ties, trade partnerships and regional security cooperation. (Mark Balmores/PPA Pool)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy during a courtesy call at Malacañang Palace in Manila, Philippines, on March 8, 2025. The two officials discussed strengthening diplomatic ties, trade partnerships and regional security cooperation. (Mark Balmores/PPA Pool)

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