The Department of Defense will open four new strategic military sites in the Philippines to enhance the U.S. military’s readiness and responsiveness in the region as China’s aggression, posturing, and military buildup in the region continues.
The new locations mark an expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the two countries, which allows U.S. access to Philippine military bases for joint training initiatives and prepositioning of equipment.
The four new sites will include Naval Base Camilo Osias in Santa Ana, Cagayan; Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela; Balabac Island in Palawan; and Lal-lo Airport in Cagayan….