The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is optimistic about the agreement of the Philippines and the United States to designate four new sites in the country for the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).
In a statement, the AFP said the EDCA is a collaborative agreement that enables both countries “to increase joint training opportunities, humanitarian assistance and disaster response capability, and rotational activities to strengthen interoperability between our armed forces.”
It also noted that the establishment or enhancement of the existing facilities will be funded by the US Government, and will be turned over to the Philippine Government after they served their purpose. At a joint press conference shortly after his meeting with visiting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, DND chief Carlito Galvez Jr. saidSigned in 2014, EDCA grants US troops access to designated Philippine military facilities, the right to construct facilities, and pre-position equipment, aircraft and vessels, but rules out permanent basing. The Philippine Constitution outlaws foreign military bases in the country unless covered by a treaty.
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