Manila, July 9 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sees the possibility of New Zealand military forces being part of activities and exercises being held by the Philippines with its key allies.

Teodoro made the remark during the courtesy call of Commander of the Joint Forces of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Maj. Gen. Robert Krushka in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Tuesday.

"In addition to enhancing collaboration on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, Secretary Teodoro noted the potential involvement of the NZDF in activities under the quadrilateral cooperation among the Philippines, United States, Australia, and Japan once the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) enters into forc...