Miriam Santiago, groups bewail SC decision upholding basing agreement

Miriam Santiago, groups bewail SC decision upholding basing agreement

SEN. SANTIAGO

By DEE AYROSO

MANILA – Anti-US bases activists have found a feisty ally in their battle against the return of US military bases in the country, as Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago disagreed with the Supreme Court ruling on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca), and reiterated her call on fellow senators to abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).

The senator said the country has “suffered immensely” under VFA, as she criticized both the Supreme Court and President Aquino for defying the Constitution which prohibits the presence of foreign military troops and facilities.

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