Visiting Forces Agreement Rp-Us
The Visiting Forces Agreement between the U.S. and Philippines
Philippine Foreign Policy and Relations
TTH 10:30-12:00
Torrecampo, Rejane Cortez
Outline of the Paper
I. US-Philippines Bilateral Relations
II. The Visiting Forces Agreement through the years
III. The Renegotiation or Termination of the VFA
U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Relations
"The Philippines and the United States are longstanding allies."
-U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton said after her recent meeting with Philippines Foreign Sec. Albert Del Rosario,2011
The assessment of the relationship of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States can be traced from the long history of colonization of the latter to the former state. Since both countries struggled to defeat the Japanese during the Second World War, it made the transition of independence easier and was even satisfying to both nations (Stephens, 1981, p.30). This strategic decision paved the way to create a "special" relationship between the US and the Philippines, a relationship that was beneficial to both countries. It was useful for the Philippines, since it continued to face internal turmoil after WW II. On the other hand, the special relations of US with the Philippines was useful for its battle against global communism.
When the Philippines finally gained its independence from the United States on July 4 , 1946, it also officially established a diplomatic relation with their formal colonial master. However, economic, political and military ties with the United States was not immediately cut, making the Philippines still dependent on Uncle Sam even when its sovereignty was duly acknowledged. One proof would be the continuous ties with the US in terms of military and security agreements which gives them the privilege "to exercise command, control and influence over the strategic plans, training, orientation and tactics of the
Philippine Foreign Policy and Relations
TTH 10:30-12:00
Torrecampo, Rejane Cortez
Outline of the Paper
I. US-Philippines Bilateral Relations
II. The Visiting Forces Agreement through the years
III. The Renegotiation or Termination of the VFA
U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Relations
"The Philippines and the United States are longstanding allies."
-U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton said after her recent meeting with Philippines Foreign Sec. Albert Del Rosario,2011
The assessment of the relationship of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States can be traced from the long history of colonization of the latter to the former state. Since both countries struggled to defeat the Japanese during the Second World War, it made the transition of independence easier and was even satisfying to both nations (Stephens, 1981, p.30). This strategic decision paved the way to create a "special" relationship between the US and the Philippines, a relationship that was beneficial to both countries. It was useful for the Philippines, since it continued to face internal turmoil after WW II. On the other hand, the special relations of US with the Philippines was useful for its battle against global communism.
When the Philippines finally gained its independence from the United States on July 4 , 1946, it also officially established a diplomatic relation with their formal colonial master. However, economic, political and military ties with the United States was not immediately cut, making the Philippines still dependent on Uncle Sam even when its sovereignty was duly acknowledged. One proof would be the continuous ties with the US in terms of military and security agreements which gives them the privilege "to exercise command, control and influence over the strategic plans, training, orientation and tactics of the
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