MANILA, Philippines (AP) — France and the Philippines are contemplating a defense deal that would allow them to send military forces into each other’s territory for joint exercises. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Saturday at a joint news conference with French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu that they are seeking authorization from their heads of state to begin negotiations on a prestige force agreement to expand defense ties. The agreement provides a legal framework for visits by foreign troops. Lately, the Philippines has only had such agreements with the United States and Australia.
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