The question must be asked because hosting US troops is going to be a key topic of discussion between President Barack Obama and  President Benigno Aquino 3rd when Obama visits Manila on  Monday for an overnight stay.

The matter has been the subject of talks between representatives of our defense and foreign affairs ministries. And it has been bruited about here and abroad that an agreement was being rushed for possible signing when President Obama is in town.

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