The move by the Philippines to end a longstanding defence pact with the United States would likely mean a reduced military presence in the region, said analysts interviewed by The Straits Times.
But the termination of the 1998 Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) is unlikely to lead to a complete pullout, as US ties to South-east Asia remain extensive, they added. And any impact on Singapore would be minimal, given its strong defence relationship with the US.
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