US troops arrive at EDCA site Lumbia Air Base in CDO
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Target or ally?
When push comes to shove, what happens to us? Because look at what just went down in the Gulf, and many swear they’re seeing our future.
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EDCA
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on EDCA.
DFA says PH maintains ‘good ties’ with Iran amid EDCA strike fears
The Philippines reassures its strong diplomatic ties with Iran amid concerns over potential threats to EDCA sites. The DFA clarifies that these sites are under…
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U.S. envoy allays fears of Iran strike vs EDCA sites
Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez reassures that EDCA sites pose no threat to Iran, dismissing fears of potential missile attacks amid Middle East…
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Amid Gulf war winds, EDCA review mulled
Rep. Paolo Duterte said the Marcos administration had effectively ‘painted bullseyes on Filipino soil.’
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SCUTTLEBUTT
US congressional commission proposes Taiwan help fund upgrades to EDCA bases in the Philippines, reinforcing deterrence against China while enhancing regional…
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Palace defends EDCA sites
‘This is not the first time EDCA sites have been used during calamities.’‘This is not the first time EDCA sites have been used during calamities.’
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War and pieces redux
No one is going to invade us, not even China; Taiwan is a totally different matter.
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Subic’s resurrection
Before the US evacuated Subic due to the imminent eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in June 1991, it already ‘secretly’ housed underwater missile silos and nuclear…
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19% and 0% tariff: Insult or Boon?
‘Unquestionably, it was most definitely a surprise, very unpleasant and indubitably unexpected by us.’
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Bongbong in Washington
The Philippines plays a pivotal role in that strategy, but its leadership continues to undervalue its importance, or it simply does not know how to leverage it.
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Marcos, AFP tap EDCA sites for disaster response
As floods hit Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confirms all EDCA sites are activated for disaster relief, with help…
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If all else fails, try flattery, maybe
It’s a tough job, but one that needs to be done. We can only wish the President and his team all the luck because so much is at stake here.
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Marcos welcomes U.S. Defense chief
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Hegseth visit reaffirms Phl-U.S. defense ties — Romualdez
House Speaker Martin Romualdez hails the visit of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a reaffirmation of the Philippines-US defense alliance amid tensions in…
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Gibo: Dev’t of Palawan EDCA naval facility ongoing
Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro says the government is developing a naval facility and planning a military reservation in Palawan's EDCA site to strengthen…
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No dice, Phl tells China on missiles
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