The Philippines can be self-reliant when it comes to
the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, even without or the
abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement between Manila and Washington.
According to political analyst Ramon Casiple, the
Philippines does not need the VFA.
“Kailangan ba natin ‘yun para makatayo?
Ang sagot ko diyan: hindi (Do we need that for us to
rise? My answer is no),” he said. “We can do all that without the VFA.
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| Lockheed Martin F-16 Viper (photo credit to owner) |
The 22 year old military accord between the two
countries ends after 180 from the formal notice which the Philippines sent to
the US last February 11.
“Ako ang tingin ko (The
way I see it), we don’t need VFA as a necessity in terms of even our national
security. In fact, it’s an argument
Casiple said the
Philippines can boost its military capabilities without relying on other
countries, like its long-time ally, the US.
“An independent
country kagaya natin, lalo na may independent foreign policy, ang usual
logic is that kung gusto mo ng pro-military, you would enhance
it, hindi ‘yung mag-depend ka on other countries (An independent
country like us, especially since we have an independent foreign policy, the
usual logic is you would enhance your defense capabilities and not depend on
other countries if you’re pro-military),” he said.
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