There is no deadline for the signing of the U.S. troops increased rotational presence (IRP) agreement, Malacanang maintained Saturday.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte raised the issue to dispel speculations that the government was rushing the agreement signing in time for U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to the Philippines this month.

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