SunStar Duterte recalls abrogation of VFA United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana shake hands after a bilateral meeting at Camp Aguinaldo military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Friday, July 30, 2021. Austin is visiting Manila to hold talks with Philippine officials to boost defense ties and possibly discuss the The Visiting Forces Agreement between the US and Philippines. (Rolex dela Pena/Pool Photo via AP) + July 30, 2021 PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the recall of the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and United States, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Friday, July 30, 2021.