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Apr 11, 2002 constitutional law visiting forces agreement mutual defense treaty balikatan foreign troops sovereignty

Limits on Foreign Troops in Domestic Conflicts: The Balikatan 02-1 Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that foreign troops may train and assist but cannot engage in offensive combat on Philippine soil without constitutional authority.

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Defining the Limits of Military Cooperation: The Balikatan 02-1 Constitutionality Case

The Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of Balikatan 02-1, clarifying the limits of US military cooperation in the Philippines.