Governors split on hosting of new EDCA sitesCagayan Gov. MANILA, Philippines — Governors are split on the planned areas under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) that the United States will be allowed to use in their provinces. Malacañang earlier this week named four locations that it deemed “suitable and mutually beneficial” for EDCA sites that would be accessible to US troops. Protect fishermenGalvez said the new EDCA sites are expected to boost the AFP’s confidence in more effectively protecting the rights of Filipino fishermen in the country’s western and eastern seaboards. Brosas also said the designation of four new EDCA sites only means spending “more funds for militarism.”She said economic activities may be boosted in these military sites, but this will cause the Filipinos more taxes.

Source: Philippine Star April 06, 2023 12:04 UTC