House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez earlier wanted the deal invalidated due to alleged irregularities. The agreement was first signed in 1969 and extended in 1979 for 25 years, and again for another 25 years in 2003. The deal was originally forged in 1969, extended 10 years after for 25 years and again extended for another 25 years in 2003. I don't agree with that because you cannot fix anymore a contract that is null and void," he pointed out. Aguirre added that he would also study which proper agency should move for the invalidation of the contract.

Source: Philippine Star May 09, 2017 11:15 UTC