Philippine and US diplomats search ways to save military ties

Officials work to keep alliance intact after Duterte and Trump agree to end troop deal

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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold takes part in Valiant Shield exercises in the Philippine Sea. © Reuters

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writers

MANILA -- Diplomats from the Philippines and the U.S. are weighing options for a new military agreement after their leaders agreed to scrap an accord deemed crucial for their countries' defense alliance, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Friday.

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