Thousands of anti-war protesters marched in the Philippine capital calling for an end to close military ties between “warmongering” Washington and … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday said the Senate must first wait for the Supreme Court’s decision on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States before deciding whether it needs theRead more
Subic-BlogMANILA – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said treating the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as an executive fiat is an impeachable offense. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – House Speaker Sonny Belmonte repeated his previous defense of the 2015 budget when it was approved at the Lower House amid criticism that it had hidden pork barrel funds. Nation
Subic-Blog“The US is obviously biased considering that the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam have already set up military facilities,” Luo was quoted as saying. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – The government insisted the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States is constitutional and not contrary to any law. Nation
Subic-BlogA Philippine flag overlooking U.S. warship USS John S. McCain flutters during the opening ceremony of a U.S.–Philippines military exercise, at Subic … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – The chief of the Senate’s foreign relations committee on Monday said the chamber is ready to hold public hearings on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), a military deal between the Philippines and the United States. Nation
Subic-BlogCritics of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, which allows more US troops into the Philippines and gives the US military access to certain … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea threatened Thursday to bolster its war capability and conduct a fourth nuclear test to cope with what it calls U.S. … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogIn response to the slow progress of Jennifer Laude's case, who was allegedly killed by a US Marine, her family has filed a petition for intervention … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSINGAPORE-President Aquino vouched for the constitutionality of the enhanced defense cooperation agreement between the Philippines and the United States as oral arguments on the matter began in the Supreme Court Tuesday. Nation
Subic-Blog(UPDATED) The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States needs approval from the Senate, petitioners argued during the first day of the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Nation
Subic-BlogSupreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno believes the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States should be given a chance first. Nation
Subic-BlogUnder the EDCA, the US will be allowed to build structures, store and … She added that the Philippines' past experience with US military bases in the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe ships' maneuvers near Australia and target practice near the Philippines, both of which are staunch US allies, were the Russian military's latest … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – The Supreme Court denied the attempt of the family of murder victim Jennifer Laude to intervene in the oral arguments on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) today. Nation
Subic-BlogBy January 1900, US military forces had occupied parts of the Philippines for some 18 months. The Philippine–American War—a mere insurrection in … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogRoque also said EDCA is even worse than the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) as it allows US military personnel to become immune from Philippine … Google Alert – philippine US
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