Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday defended the newly-signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States, saying it does not need the ratification of the Philippine Senate.

”I believe the EDCA does not need the ratification of the Senate,” Trillanes said in a text message to Senate media.

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