US military to acquire extended admittance to Philippines bases - NEWS TIMES 9

US military to acquire extended admittance to Philippines bases in endeavors to counter China

The two nations said Thursday the Philippines would give the US extended admittance to its army installations, giving US powers an essential balance on the southeastern edge of the South China Ocean near self-controlled Taiwan.

The recently reported arrangement will give the US admittance to four additional areas under an Upgraded Guard Collaboration Understanding (EDCA) dating to 2014, permitting the US to pivot troops to nine bases throughout the Philippines.

The US has increased its determination to grow its Indo-Pacific security choices lately amid mounting worries over China's forceful regional acting all through the area.