Philippines Offer US A Nearby Naval Base Amid Chinese Moves

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http://www.businessinsider.com/r-philippines-may-offer-us-naval-base-on-western-palawan-island-2014-15


A Philippine soldier stands on a pier near Oyster Bay on Palawan Island in the western Philippines September 25, 2013.

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines, aiming to boost its ability to defend offshore areas, wants to ensure U.S. warships are closer to the disputed South China Sea by offering the United States an underdeveloped naval base on a western island, its military chief has said.
China has stepped up its activities to assert its extensive claim over the energy-rich South China Sea.

Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan also have claims over the sea, or parts of it, through which about $5 trillion of ship-borne goods pass every year.

Last month, the Philippines and the United States signed an Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) allowing U.S. forces wider access to Philippine bases and building facilities for joint use in maritime security and disaster response.



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[Enrique]

1. i like the picture

thanks for including it.

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2. ...

[Oldenuff]

3. See how it works in the PI?

Just a few years ago the Philippines wanted the US out.

I have seen what happens when the US leaves and the Philippines takes over.Camp John Hay in Baguio is a prime example.It has now fallen into disrepair (imagine that!),and some higher end condos have gone in there.

Now that they (the Philippines) are in an argument with China,all of a sudden the US is their bestest pals again.Not only that,but if they offer the US an underdeveloped (Philippines underdeveloped?I'm shocked) base,maybe the US will develop it and then the Philippines can tell them to leave when this is over,and they can run it into the ground like everything else we left to them.

[yortsed snacilbuper]

4. "US will develop it"

No bid contracts?