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Developing the country’s defense capabilities through bilateral efforts with allies such as the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with United States is meant to deter security threats and not to engage war or interfere with the domestic affairs of other nations.This was emphasized by Department of National Defense Officer in Charge Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
American troops and assets can be prepositioned on a rotation basis at the EDCA sites for future military trainings with the AFP, as well as to conduct joint humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations during times of disasters or natural calamities. Marcos then asked if the establishment of the EDCA locations is a preparation in case tension between US and China escalates over the Taiwan Strait. She noted that some local chief executives from concerned provinces are opposing the establishment of such sites within their jurisdiction since they may be caught in the line of fire in case war breaks between Washington and Beijing.
All of this happens as China continues its aggression in the WPS and Galvez sees the use of EDCA as a means to defend the country “against invasion.”
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