Manila, March 21 -- Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial bet Francis Tolentino on Friday expressed support for the growing list of the Philippines' visiting forces agreements with countries.

In a press conference during the senatorial slate's campaign in Cavite, Tolentino said these deals were signs that countries recognized the Philippines' position and challenges in the region.

"Hindi lang French, idagdag mo na rin, nakapila rin ang Germany- nagpapatunay ito na 'yong posisyon ng Pilipinas patungkol sa mga challenges natin ngayon involving the international law of the sea ay tama (It is not only the French, a deal with Germany is also in the queue-- this is a testament that our position related to our challenges today involving ...