Marcos: PH 'very open' to sign visiting forces pact with Germany

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is open to the possibility of forging a status-of-forces agreement (SOF) with Germany as part of efforts to expand defense and security ties amid shifting global geopolitical conditions. In a joint press conference following a bilateral meeting with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Malacañang on Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his administration was “very open” to have deeper engagement with Germany, particularly in military, defense, and security matters. “Why not? We are probably, in reality, we’re still a long way off of that. But we are actually increasing our engagements, especially in the military […]... Keep on reading: Marcos: PH 'very open' to sign visiting forces pact with Germany