Defense chief Carlito Galvez Jr. hopes the U.S. would consider more Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement projects as the agreement goes full swing. | JEMendozaINQ
Zambales, Cagayan, Isabela, and Palawan as possible sites. The sites are notable since it faces Taiwan and the South China Sea .
The other two areas are Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu and Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City.“After almost eight years of delays and legal challenges, the Edca implementation is now in full swing,” Galvez also said.
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