Was the PH Senate sidelined in military deal?

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Did the executive branch bypass the Senate in signing a military deal with the United States? The deal, which would give US troops increased access to Philippine military bases, was signed Monday morning ahead of US President Barack Obama’s state visit. Senators Frank Drilon and Ralph Recto said the Senate was not consulted on the positions of the defense department and foreign affairs department. Senator Miriam Santiago hit the signing of the deal, calling it ‘guile in diplomacy’ and an ‘unfair surprise on the Senate.’ Senate defense committee chairman Sonny Trillanes said the Philippine panel negotiating the deal briefed his committee about the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), but not all senators were part of the briefing.

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