Philippine activists unhappy with plans of Philippines, Japan and US security pact


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MANILA, Feb. 13 (Xinhua): An organization fighting for justice for Philippine sexual slavery victims of the Japanese army during World War ll said on Monday that it "staunchly opposes" the planned security pact among the Philippines, Japan and the United States.

The group Lila Pilipina expressed concern about "the possibility of the Philippines being used as cannon fodder" after the Philippine government said it will study a tripartite agreement with the US and Japan as part of strengthening the alliance.

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