필리핀 뉴스 - VFA 협정 폐기 필리핀 - 미국 군사동맹 차질(6)

PRESIDENT DUTERTE ENDS LONG-STANDING DEFENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE US

필리핀 뉴스 - VFA 협정 폐기 : 필리핀 - 미국 군사동맹 차질 - 필리핀 소식 / 스피크업



내용요약 (Summary)

On February 11, 2020, Philippine President Duterte made a decision to put an end to a long-standing agreement the country had with the US.

This puts the military alliance between the US and the Philippines in question now that the break has become more apparent possibly ending a pact that was seen as necessary to subdue China’s aggressiveness in the South China Sea.

However, many people are not pleased by this decision, especially in a country where American sentiment has mostly been positive.

What does this mean for the Philippines? And what made President Duterte terminate it?

Watch this video to learn more about this issue!