The Philippine government today, defended a recent pact that allowed the US to expand its military presence in the region, stating that it was within the constitution, reports the Associated Press.
US military presence would help deter China from encroaching on Philippine land argued the Armed Forces chief of staff, responding to concerns that the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement violated a constitutional legislation that banned foreign military presence.
The Foreign Affairs Department spokesman, Charles Jose, further added that , “the executive stands by the constitutionality.”
US military presence would help deter China from encroaching on Philippine land argued the Armed Forces chief of staff, responding to concerns that the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement violated a constitutional legislation that banned foreign military presence.
The Foreign Affairs Department spokesman, Charles Jose, further added that , “the executive stands by the constitutionality.”