MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has assured that the Philippines is ready to offer the country’s facilities for use by the United States should the crisis between Russia and
“If push comes to shove, the Philippines will be ready to be part of the effort, especially if this Ukrainian crisis spills over to the Asian region,” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Romualdez said in an online round table discussion with reporters.
This assurance came from the President when Romualdez was in Manila last week and met with him. The ambassador said he informed Duterte about an invitation for Southeast Asian leaders to come toRomualdez said Duterte was “half and half” about attending the event but committed to helping out the United States if needed.
He also said facilities in Clark, Pampanga may also be opened for the use of the United States if an “emergency situation” breaks out.
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