It will likely be good if the Philippine army amenities which have been designated as websites for the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement will quickly be operational, Department of National Defense officer in cost Carlito Galvez has mentioned.
Under the EDCA, US forces might entry Philippine army camps to construct amenities, and preposition tools, plane, and vessels.
According to Cedric Castillo’s report on “24 Oras”, Galvez indicated that the Philippines might profit from the EDCA websites in methods aside from constructing its safety and protection.
“The preparations of the EDCA are also for disaster risk reduction and also for climate change. If we look at strategic areas that we have, these are isolated areas,” Galvez mentioned.
The 5 present EDCA places are in Antonio Bautista Air Base in Palawan, Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, and Lumbia Air Base in Cagayan de Oro City.
Three of the 4 new EDCA websites are within the northern portion of Luzon, nearer to Taiwan. These are the Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Isabela, the Lal-lo Airport in Cagayan, and the Camilo Osias Naval Base, additionally in Cagayan.
The fourth EDCA web site has been designated on Balabac island in Palawan, close to the disputed South China Sea.
Galvez mentioned the Philippines gained a bonus from the presence of the US army.
“Right now, I think we have three instances of sinking vessels. And most of the EDCA sites were able to respond,” Galvez mentioned.
The DND is presently getting ready for the nation’s internet hosting of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. Galvez mentioned the strengthening of the army is a part of the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and of the Philippines’ catastrophe response.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will lead the preparations for the worldwide convention which is about to be attended by no less than 3,000 international delegations from the Asia-Pacific Region.
“The Philippines will continue to be exposed but we need not be vulnerable… Without agreements and events such as these, it would be very difficult for us to take advantage of the best science and the best technologies as well as the best practices in the world,” Environment Secretary Antonia Loyzaga mentioned. —Sundy Locus/NB, GMA Integrated News
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