have”, declining to elaborate further. Duterte's statement was criticized by Senator Panfilo Lacson and Vice President Leni Robredo over "extortion" remark. On February 13, the international news magazine The Diplomat published a podcast episode discussing the matter. On July 30, 2021, President Duterte ordered the reinstatement of the agreement. See also Balikatan, annual military exercises under the VFA Mutual Defense Treaty (United States–Philippines) Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement Philippines–Australia Status of Visiting Forces Agreement Visiting Forces Act Visiting forces agreement Status of forces agreement References Further reading External links United States foreign relations legislation United States military in the Philippines Treaties of the Philippines Treaties of the United States Treaties entered into force in 1999 Philippines–United States relations