The Philippines is studying the possibility of forging a visiting forces agreement (VFA) with China after President Rodrigo Duterte expressed openness to holding joint military drills, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said.

Esperon said a VFA treaty is needed before China and the Philippines can hold joint exercises on Philippine soil.

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