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How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.

Al Jazeera

Philippines' military chief visits remote islands near disputed Spratlys

When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island in Palawan province near the disputed Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, he reminded them their mission was to "ensure there is peace".

Reuters

Marcos says Philippines bases could be 'useful' if Taiwan attacked

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be "useful" if China attacked Taiwan.

Reuters

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US, Philippines agree to complete road map for security assistance

Top defense and diplomatic officials of the United States and Philippines agreed on Tuesday to complete a road map in coming months for the delivery of U.S. defense assistance to the Southeast Asian nation over the next five to 10 years.

Reuters

China decries Philippine-US base deal

BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Washington was “endangering regional peace” in a new deal with the Philippines that will result in four additional bases being used by US troops, including one near the disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

Bangkok Post

Philippines announces locations of 4 bases to be used by US army

One site is near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use

Manila (AFP) - The Philippines announced Monday the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, with one site near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

AFP

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Marcos defends US military presence, which China opposes

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has defended his decision to allow a larger United States military presence in the country as vital to territorial defense

The Independent UK

US, Philippines to announce new sites for U.S. military as soon as possible - U.S. official

The United States and Philippines will announce new sites as soon as possible for an expanded Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), which gives the Western power access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country.

Reuters

The tiny Philippine island on the frontline of the US-China battle for supremacy

Years ago, Fuga Island was set to host a Chinese ‘smart city’. Now it may become home to American troops as the US seeks to protect Taiwan and the region

The Guardian - AU

US troop expansion near Taiwan revives old debate in Philippines

It’s been more than three decades since the Philippines ordered U.S. troops to withdraw from their sprawling military bases in the country, ending an era that hearkened back to America’s colonial days.

Tribune News Service

Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s newly unlocked access to a handful of additional bases in the Philippines will boost the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression while deepening collaboration with a key ally in the region.

Tribune News Service

Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington

The US-China rivalry in east Asia has taken an interesting turn after the recent visit of US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, to the Philippines. Austin’s trip ended in an expanded deal, the enhanced defense cooperation agreement (EDCA).

The Conversation

China warns the US is 'using' Asian countries as Washington seals crucial military deal with the Philippines

China warns countries in Asia to be vigilant about the US "using" them, after American forces secured access to a further four military bases in the Philippines.

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Reuters

Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

The Philippines this week granted the United States greater access to its military bases, amid mounting concern over China's intentions toward self-ruled Taiwan and Beijing's extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea.

The Independent UK

US, Philippines agree on larger American military presence

The United States and the Philippines have announced an agreement to expand American military presence in the Southeast Asian country, where U.S. forces and weaponry will be granted access to four more Philippine military camps under a 2014 defense pact

France 24

Philippines grants US more access to military bases amid China tensions

The United States and the Philippines on Thursday announced plans to expand America's military presence in the Southeast Asian nation, with access to four more bases as they seek to deter China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea.

AFP

Philippines to expand US access to military bases: official

Manila (AFP) - The United States and the Philippines are expected to announce a deal Thursday that will give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to counter China's military rise.

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Harris and Marcos Want More U.S. Troops in PH — And a “Joint Response” for Taiwan

Security and military concerns, particularly on the South China Sea and Taiwan, were prominent in the discourse surrounding Harris’s visit.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US VP Harris Visits Philippine Island near China-claimed Waters

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region. Harris is the highest-ranking US official ever to visit the western island of Palawan, the closest Philippine landmass…

AFP

US VP Harris visits Philippine island near China-claimed waters

Puerto Princesa (Philippines) (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region.

AFP

US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters

Puerto Princesa (Philippines) (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel Tuesday to a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region.

AFP

VP Harris vows 'unwavering' commitment to Philippines

Manila (AFP) - The United States has an "unwavering" commitment to the Philippines, US Vice President Kamala Harris told the country's president Monday during a visit aimed at countering China and rebuilding ties that were fractured over human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian nation.

AFP

VP Harris to meet Philippines President Marcos in effort to boost ties

Manila (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation aimed at boosting ties and countering China's growing regional clout.

AFP

VP Harris to meet Philippines' Marcos in effort to boost ties

Manila (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation aimed at boosting ties between the longstanding allies.

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