As discussed this past week, President Obama is finishing up his tour of South East Asia with a stop in the Philippines. President Obama will be meeting with President Benigno Aquino and attend a state dinner.
There are plans for a new defense agreement to be signed into effect called the Enhanced Defense Co-operation Agreement. This agreement will give US forces temporary access to some military camps and allow them to station jets and ships. The agreement will last for ten years and it allos a larger US military presence in the Philippines. The agreement is in direct response to the rising tension of the territorial disputes with China.
With the visit by the US, there are protests expected by anti-US activists. There are reports that these activists will march near the presidential palace during the meeting and will be arguing that the agreement will not benefit the Philippines.
For more information, read the full article here: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27183976#TWEET1113514
Mike Prosia
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