MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) lauded the Senate’s unanimous concurrence ratifying the two resolutions that seek to strengthen the country’s defense and diplomatic pact with Canada and New Zealand. The senators passed 19-0 on third reading the Senate Resolution No. 548, or the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with Canada, and Senate Resolution No. 459, or the SOVFA with New Zealand, on third reading on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The SOVFA is a clear legal framework among involved parties for enhanced joint military exercises, intelligence and information sharing, and humanitarian relief operations. READ: Senate OKS on 3rd reading […]...Keep on reading: DND lauds Senate's concurrence on VFAs with New Zealand, Canada