EDCA projects finally kick off after delays

After facing delays under the previous administration, millions of dollars worth of projects under the Edca between the Philippines and the United States will be implemented at the first five agreed locations starting next year. | FMangosingINQ /PDI

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Department of National Defense , which also stressed its commitment to “accelerate the implementation of Edca by concluding infrastructure enhancement and repair projects, developing new infrastructure projects at existing Edca locations, and exploring new locations [to] build a more credible mutual defense posture.”A total of $66.

Edca allows Washington to preposition personnel and assets in selected military bases in the country to quickly respond during natural disasters or other crisis.

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