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flag Philippine defense chief cites delays in U.S. access to military bases due to land issues.

flag Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says U.S. access to nine Philippine military bases under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) has been limited due to unresolved land issues and slow development. flag Despite the 2023 expansion of sites near Taiwan and the South China Sea, only marginal use has occurred, with some locations lacking air force capabilities. flag The remarks come amid the annual Balikatan joint exercises with the U.S. and allies, which highlight ongoing defense cooperation despite the implementation delays.

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