US, PH mull 5 more 'Edca sites' to boost disaster response capability

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Oct 27, 2022 4:59 pm

WASHINGTON: The United States (US) and the Philippines aim to increase to 10, from five, the sites for the implementation of their Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) for better disaster response capability and joint training.

A senior US defense official revealed this on Wednesday when visiting Filipino journalists asked about any update on the Edca between Manila and Washington.

LET'S SHAKE ON IT Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson shake hands at the Mangove Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Carlson disclosed that the US will give $70 million cash aid to the Philippine military spread over two years for infrastructure improvement, especially on the proposed expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

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