DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stressed the necessity of expediting the enhancement of military bases under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States during a visit to Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro. He highlighted that these improvements would boost operational readiness and national security.
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Saturday emphasized the need to speed up the upgrading of military bases covered by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States, saying the improvements would strengthen both operational readiness and national security .Teodoro offered this assessment when he and Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
Lumbia Air Base, operated by the Philippine Air Force, serves as a hub for various aircraft and is pivotal for positioning equipment for emergencies.Recent upgrades at the site include new aprons, enhanced runway markings and storage facilities. These developments aim to ensure faster deployment of resources during crises, as demonstrated in recent typhoon responses.
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