The four new locations under the Philippines’ Edca with the United States would not be used for “any offensive action” but for “the defense of our territory,” President Marcos said on Monday. | JeromeAningINQ /PDI
Mr. Marcos said: “The reaction of China [over the new Edca sites] is not astonishing because they are worried.”
“We the Philippines will not allow our bases to be used for any offensive action. These [Edca sites] are for the purpose of helping the Philippines, when the Philippines needs help,” the President also told reporters during the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan in Pilar, Bataan province, on Monday.On April 3, Malacañang identified the following locations as additional sites for Edca—Camilo Osias Naval Base in Sta.
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