Last meeting in class, we were asked to read an article the class was divided into two groups. One group is on the positive side of the VFA agreement and on our group we have the negative side. At first I was glad that I have the negative side article but on the end of the class we were asked to take the positive side and to argue the negative effects of this agreement.
On my opinion, Philippines as a developing country can really benefit on having agreements with developed countries especially the United States. The US being the hegemon in our time, implicates power, security and authority. And with the proposal of the Visiting Forces Agreement and its vision, the Philippines will be towards development. This RP-US partnership has been evident since history can remember and this partnership/relationship helped the Philippines rather than helped the US towards economic stability, security, growth and tourism.
When it comes to recent issues that contradicts this agreement. Yes, it is the responsibility of the government to protect its people. That's why being allies with the UNITED STATES is one of its way to further enhance territorial security.
This partnership will always be evident within this 2 countries. Filipinos should consider the VFA agreement as an asset as a developing country. Besides, in a Filipinos everyday life US' image and influence is always present. No matter what
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