THE Philippines and Vietnam signed an agreement to boost economic, defense and agricultural ties amid maritime disputes over islands in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

President Benigno Aquino 3rd and Vietnamese President Truong Sang witnessed the signing of the strategic pact in Malacanang on Tuesday.

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