US not seeking permanent military basing in PH, says Austin

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The United States is not attempting to establish permanent military bases in the Philippines, US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III disclosed on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Austin made the statement after the Philippines and the United States agreed to accelerate the implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) by developing four additional “EDCA sites” in Manila.

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