U.S. defence and trade policies are prompting the Philippines to look beyond its longstanding alliance with America and build ties with non-traditional partners.
The Philippines is forging defence and trade pacts with nations across Asia, Europe and South America in view of recent developments involving the U.S.
Over the past two years, the Philippines has inked visiting forces agreements with Japan, New Zealand, France, and Canada, while it recently began talks with Britain.
Manila, meanwhile, is making progress on trade deals with the European Union, Chile and Canada.
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