The world doesn't have enough American military bases : U.S. seeks military access in #Philippine eastern seaboard

Additional sites serve to respond to Chinese activity in South #China Sea

The U.S. and the Philippines have begun discussions to expand America's military footprint in the eastern seaboard of the island nation, three people familiar with the matter told Nikkei.

"Gen. Brawner and I may make recommendations to our senior leaders for the consideration of additional sites but there is still work to do there before we get to that answer," Adm. John Aquilino, commander of the Indo-Pacific Command, said at a press conference on Sept. 14, referring to the chief of the Philippine Armed Forces Romeo Brawner.

The U.S. #military has access to nine outposts in the Philippines, seven of which are located on Luzon island and Palawan island.
#politics #militarybase #AddictedToWar
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/U.S.-seeks-military-access-in-Philippine-eastern-seaboard