Groups slam EDCA expansion in PHL, US-Israel attacks vs Iran
As host to numerous U.S. military sites and weapons systems, the Philippines could likewise become a target in similar conflicts involving the US.
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#Philippines reveals locations of 4 new strategic sites for #UnitedStates military pact

Locations face #Taiwan, disputed South China Sea islands

#EDCA locations increased from 5 to 9

Deal includes training, equipment, fuel storage, infrastructure

Philippines says will boost humanitarian response

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-reveals-locations-4-new-strategic-sites-us-military-pact-2023-04-03/

The addition of four new locations to the #EDCA military deal brings the total number of sites under the agreement to nine. This is the largest military footprint the US has had in the Philippines in 30 years, since 1992 when the Philippines ordered American forces to withdraw from #SubicBay and #ClarkAirBase.

#Philippines gives #US access to military sites in northern #Luzon, #Palawan
https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippines-gives-united-states-access-military-sites-edca-northern-luzon-palawan/

'As tensions rise in the region, its location means #FugaIsland is in demand. The land mass is part of #Cagayan , one of the provinces identified as a potential site to host the #USmilitary under a deal called the #EnhancedDefenceCooperationAgreement (#EDCA ), which allows joint training, construction of temporary facilities, and storage of equipment and supplies.'

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/18/the-tiny-philippine-island-on-the-frontline-of-the-us-china-battle-for-supremacy

#geopolitics #Phillipines #USChinaConflict #AsianMastodon #Asian #globalization