Philippines Says New Military Bases With US Will Bolster Defense on Eastern Coast

Philippines Says New Military Bases With US Will Bolster Defense on Eastern Coast
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, on March 22, 2023. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images
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The Philippine leader said on March 22 that four new military bases targeted to host U.S. troops would be “scattered” around the nation, specifically focusing on reinforcing defense along the country’s eastern coast.

Speaking to reporters, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines and the United States have already identified and agreed on the new sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).