Philippine lawmakers have pushed the Marcos administration to amend two defence treaties with the US and make the long-time security ally cough up for using Manila’s military bases to fund a cash-strapped armed forces pension scheme that is staring at “financial collapse”.
Philippine lawmakers demand US pays for bases to fund cash-strapped military pension scheme
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Defense Secretary Miller Pledges to Enhance Peace and Stability in the ASEAN Region
Defense Secretary Miller Pledges to Enhance Peace and Stability in the ASEAN Region
This week, Miller, who was appointed as Pentagon Chief in November, has visited the Philippines and Indonesia during his Asia tour. A transfer of $30 mln in defense articles was announced following the results of the meeting between Miller and his Philippine counterpart on Tuesday. The US also pledged to provide Manila with $23.4 mln in COVID-19 assistance and disaster relief.
It’s just a smokescreen!
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