The Philippines is ready to sign a visiting forces agreement with Canada

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On Friday, Manila announced that the Philippines and Canada have finalized a deal for troop deployment, pending the signing of a recent security pact amid rising tensions with China. The Philippine Department of Defense confirmed the completion of negotiations but did not provide a signing timeline.

The agreement aims to foster increased cooperation and closer collaboration between both nations' defense and military establishments, highlighting the Philippines' commitment to strengthening international partnerships and enhancing regional security.