Duterte threatens to end US military pact if no vaccines

Philippine leader pressures Washington after procurement delays

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President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to send home U.S. forces stationed in the Philippines as his government's COVID-19 vaccine plans fall into disarray. (Photo courtesy of Presidential Communications Operations Office)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened the U.S. that the Philippines will end a key military agreement if millions of vaccines against COVID-19 are not delivered.

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