The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Sunday that further establishing Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in Philippine territory is possible to add more protection capability for the troops.
Map shows the four additional EDCA sites. PCO
Interviewed on Super Radyo dzBB, AFP spokesperson Colonel Medel Aguilar expressed hope that the expansion of the EDCA sites with the US would continue, in light of the conduct of the largest Balikatan military exercises. Aguilar, however, maintained that the selection of EDCA sites underwent a strategic process and was based on what the country needs.
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