PBBM: MDT, CLIMATE CHANGE, TREATY DEALS REVIEW AMONG AGENDA OF US TRIP

Dateline Kamuning: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said his government will seek a review and assessment of the treaty agreements signed between the Philippines and its long-time ally, the United States, as well as enhance partnerships on climate change mitigation and adaptation. “Well, siyempre liliwanagin natin ulit ang talagang mga treaty agreement sa gitna ng Pilipinas at saka ng Amerika at titingnan natin kung dahil nga maraming pagbabago ay ‘yung climate change ay naging malaking bagay at magpapatulong tayo na para ano bang mga puwedeng gawin, ano bang mga strategy na puwedeng gawin,” said the President in an interview with broadcaster and former Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo on Monday. The chief executive said Manila and Washington officials will discuss commitments to the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), a 70-year-old accord between the two allies. “We have to evolve it. It has to evolve dahil nag-e-evolve din, kailangan ina-adjust adjust din natin ‘yan dahil...