United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson is “absolutely” open to meeting with governors who have expressed concern about the opening of four additional sites that the US military would have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). US Ambassador...
United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Wednesday, May 17, stood by the defense ties between the two countries as she insisted that it has nothing to do with China alone. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN) Speaking on...
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said that the conduct of joint patrols by the Philippines and its key allies will likely happen “very soon” in the contested South China Sea. (Photo from Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.) “I foresee it to happen very soon,”...
The Philippines and the United States have already halted discussions on identifying new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites as the two sides are now talking on how the nine existing sites will be used. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said Monday Manila...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The United States did not ask the Philippines to send military troops should a war ensue amid the rising tensions over Taiwan. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) "No," was Marcos' prompt answer when asked if there was a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Philippines and the United States intend to strengthen their alliance under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). (Photo courtesy of PCO) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez, Jr....
The United States is set to send at least seven military assets to the Philippines pending congressional requirements as both countries join forces to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific. Washington said it intends to transfer to Manila two Island-class patrol vessels; two Protector-class patrol...
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday, May 1 said the House of Representatives is fully committed to support President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.'s initiative to push for the preservation of peace in the Indo-Pacific region. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden will discuss many salient topics of mutual interest to their countries when they meet in Washington next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In an interview, Marcos said he and Biden will talk about the...
The four new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites that will be jointly established by the Philippines and United States government can be used as evacuation sites for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who may be affected by future conflicts. (File photo via Manila Bulletin) Senior...
TUGUEGARAO CITY -- The Cagayan Chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) had already signed a resolution expressing and manifesting its support for Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Resolution No. 05 series of 2023 dated February 15, 2023 stated the collective...
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel (Senate PRIB) Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III on Wednesday, April 19, clarified that the additional four sites as well as the present negotiation of the Philippine government with the United States (US) regarding the Enhanced Defense Cooperation...
