Malacanang expects the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision upholding the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) can further boost the capability of the armed forces and contribute to its modernization.
“We likewise remain confident that through this military cooperation, we would improve our joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts,” Presidential Communications Office Secretary Martin Andanar said in a statement The SC on Tuesday ruled with finality that the EDCA between the Philippines and the United States (US) is constitutional. The agreement aimed to bolster ties between the two countries, particularly in military cooperation.
EDCA was signed in April 2014 during the official visit of US President Barack Obama in Manila. “The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of our nation’s disputes,” Andanar added.
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