Manila, June 12 -- The security relations between the Philippines and Canada got a boost as defense chiefs of the two nations on Thursday (Canadian time) signed a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA).

"I'm pleased to announce that today, (Philippine Defense) Secretary (Gilbert) Teodoro and I have just signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen defense cooperation between Canada and the Philippines. And as part of that commitment, we also signed a MLSA which will allow our countries to provide logistical support to one another during important military exercises, training activities, and operations," Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty said at an online press briefing conducted in Ottawa.

McGuinty said the agreements build o...