PH assures control of bases under EDCA pact

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Apr 09, 2023 12:12 am

THE Department of National Defense (DND) reiterated on Saturday that the Philippines retains its sovereignty and control over the facilities identified under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States.

Philippine and US troops hold 'Salaknib' 2023 in Nueva Ecija on Friday, March 31, 2023. The live fire exercises were performed at the AAR Long Range Precision Firing Area, Canantong, Laur. The military activity, which aims to build readiness and increase interoperability among allies, precedes the annual 'Balikatan' or shoulder-to-shoulder exercises which will be conducted in April this year. PHOTO BY MIKE DE JUAN

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