[jimwatx]

Yes that’s something else I will take under consideration. If China takes Taiwan, the Philippines will no doubt be next on their list.

[MarMema]

🪖WHAT’S YOUR BASE-IS? As the US and its allies point fingers at their geopolitical rivals for “aggression,” and “occupation” - US is planning to build 5 MORE military bases on the Phillipines, spending an additional $82 million as part of its buildup of PROVOCATIONS in the South China Sea against Beijing; a potential war US generals themselves say Washington doesn’t stand a chance on.

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[MarMema]

https://news.yahoo.com/us-military-expand-presence-philippines-203857312.html

The U.S. military will be expanding its presence in the Philippines as a key strategic footing for Washington amid the escalating China-Taiwan tensions.

[MarMema]

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2016/03/21/the-u-s-military-is-moving-into-these-5-bases-in-the-philippines/

This story was originally published March 21, 2016, at 3:02 p.m. EST.

A new agreement between the United States and the Philippines clears the way for a new permanent American military presence across five bases that will support rotational deployments near the contested South China Sea.

The bases include: