US Bases in Philippines Aimed at Deterring China

U.S. marines Amphibious Assault vehicles (AAV) maneuver during the Philippines-US amphibious landing exercise (PHIBLEX) at a naval training base facing South China sea in San Antonio town, Zambales province, north of Manila on October 7, 2016. (Getty Images)

By    |   Thursday, 20 April 2023 07:17 AM EDT ET

Though far less dramatic than the legendary promise uttered by Gen. Douglas MacArthur in 1942, the United States has again announced that it shall return to the Philippines.

As the Chinese military surge challenging Taiwan abates for the time being, the U.S. and the Philippines have agreed to an expanded Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, identified four new encampments, and embarked on the nations' largest joint military exercise.

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Though far less dramatic than the legendary promise uttered by Gen. Douglas MacArthur in 1942, the United States has again announced that it shall return to the Philippines.
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