MANILA – Sen. Sergio Osmeña on Tuesday said he wants Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin to explain the provisions of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States after expressing dissatisfaction with the explanation of PhilippineRead more
Subic-BlogAlthough US and Philippine officials have yet to identify agreed locations for US facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), some areas in Subic are already being reserved for American forces. Nation
Subic-BlogAuthorities have identified where to build the Philippine Naval Operations Base in Subic, where the new US facilities will rise under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed by Philippine and US officials on April 28. Nation
Subic-BlogAs everybody knows, except perhaps some of our pork-loving lawmakers, the EDCA would allow US troops to use Philippine military bases by, … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogNAY PYI TAW, Myanmar — President Aquino is confident the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the United States and the Philippines will be upheld by the Supreme Court. Nation
Subic-BlogThe US and Philippines troops execute a mock boat raid assaults near a military camp in Cavite province, south of Manila. The assaults are part of … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogPhilippine Marines and a U.S. Navy Corpsman prepare to bandage a patient during a simulated casualty exercise during combat lifesaver training at … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogUnited States and Philippine forces conducted live firing exercises at a military camp in the northern province of Nueva Ecija during the sixth day of the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSenator Miriam Defensor Santiago believes the recently signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States will be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – Senator Miriam Santiago has decided to call a separate hearing on the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States. Nation
Subic-BlogIn 2012, the Philippines reopened to the U.S. Navy Subic Bay, a onetime major American naval base dating to the end of the Spanish-American War. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe Aquino administration might have a problem if the militant Left proceeds with its plan to question before the Supreme Court the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Nation
Subic-BlogBy granting the US military wider access to Philippine military facilities and allowing it to preposition defense equipment, supplies and materiel, the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogWith this renewable 10-year pact the US is allowed to strengthen its military presence in the Philippines while the Philippines can also enhance its … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogU.S. and Filipino military officers salute during the opening ceremony of the Balikatan … Emmanuel T. Bautista, Philippine exercise director Major Gen. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThey are participating in two weeks of Philippine–US “Balikatan” (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) military exercises to test their combat readiness and to … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogRep. Rodolfo Biazon told reporters Wednesday that legislation is no longer necessary for the implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States. Nation
Subic-BlogPhilippine soldiers (L) salute in front of their national and US flags during the opening ceremony of the Philippine–US annual joint military exercises at … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSUBIC BAY, Philippines – Aside from helping the Philippine military improve its capabilities, especially in defending the country's territory, the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogUS and Philippine military officials unfold the exercise flag during the opening ceremony of the Philippine–US annual joint drill in Manila, May 5. Google Alert – philippine US
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