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‘We don’t talk about Taiwan’: Pax Silica and EDCA’s elephant in the room
Too often, Taiwan appears in international discourse only as an object of competition between states. I
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#bulatlat #philippines #Commentary #Opinion #EDCA #PaxSilica

‘We don’t talk about Taiwan’: Pax Silica and EDCA’s elephant in the room

Too often, Taiwan appears in international discourse only as an object of competition between states. I

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Interaksyon [Unofficial]Apr 21

Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/04/21/312308/philippines-says-us-access-to-bases-limited-by-land-issues/

Bulatlat Philippines Mar 3

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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https://www.bulatlat.com/2026/03/02/groups-slam-edca-expansion-in-phl-us-israel-attacks-vs-iran/

#bulatlat #philippines #InternationalIssues #EDCA #Iran #USimperialism

Groups slam US-Israel attacks vs Iran, EDCA expansion in the Philippines

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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Mima-sama Apr 18, 2024

Remove the #POGO. But don't touch the students, especially those who have been studying here for a very long time without causing any problems. That's fucking #racist.

Why are the POGOs still here anyway? They contribute nothing but a climate of fear in the areas it touch both for us #Filipino locals and #Chinese visitors, and the Chinese government wants us to remove them anyway because those gambling hubs shelter their fugitive oligarchs. Are the taxes gained from these crime-ridden businesses really worth it? Just do the right thing goddammit :seija_coffee:

@pilipinas @[email protected]

#Cagayan #EDCA #TootSEA #Philippines

RE: https://mastodon.social/users/TheManilaTimes/statuses/112286189749764946

Kaycee Valmonte Apr 23, 2023

Despite a push back from the community, mayors in #Cagayan have shown support to the executive decision to give the #UnitedStates #military access to two sites in the province under the #EDCA between #Manila and #Washington https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/20/2260342/cagayan-mayors-back-edca-communities-protest

Mayee, MD (INACTIVE)Apr 11, 2023

“Holding signs that said "No to US Bases", the students were holding a street demonstration on Roxas Boulevard for about 10 minutes when police arrived and started arresting some of the protesters. At least 2 students were arrested, an ANC report said. “
#Philippines #EDCA #politics
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/11/23/lightning-rally-mars-1st-day-of-balikatan-2023

Mufasa Apr 4, 2023

#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/

Philippines reveals locations of 4 new strategic sites for U.S. military pact

The Philippines identified on Monday four more of its military bases that the United States will get access to, almost doubling the number included in a defence agreement that seeks to advance a decades-old alliance between them.

Reuters

Norobiik @[email protected]Apr 3, 2023

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/

Philippines gives US access to military sites in northern Luzon, Palawan

This brings from five to nine the total number of sites under EDCA, a military deal that allows the US to access local bases

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PhoenixSerenity Mar 18, 2023

'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

The tiny Philippine island on the frontline of the US-China battle for supremacy

Years ago, Fuga Island was set to host a Chinese ‘smart city’. Now it may become home to American troops as the US seeks to protect Taiwan and the region

The Guardian