From Rappler (Dec 4): PH, US resume bases access talks after impasse
![TALKS RESUME. Philippines and US panels resume negotiations to allow increased rotational presence of American troops in the Philippines. DND file photo]( "TALKS RESUME. Philippines and US panels resume negotiations to allow increased rotational presence of American troops in the Philippines. DND file photo")
After a difficult 4th round in October, the Philippines and the US are back in the negotiating table to finalize a military-to-military agreement that will allow American troops increased rotational presence and more access to military bases in the Philippines.(READ: PH, US bases access talks reach 'impasse)
"We're looking to have the remaining issues discussed. As we speak, there is a 5th round that's taking place in theUnited States
The negotiations resume after theUS military's impressive response to the Philippines
Will PH give in?
The previous round did not go too well because of disagreements on "critical provisions." (READ and WATCH: 4th ROUND: PH, US disagree on critical provisions)
ThePhilippines panel allowed the US to construct "temporary" facilities in the Philippines , but the US
"We want access to both. It should not be limited to them. We want equal opportunity and equal access,"Philippines
ThePhilippines has sought the assistance of US, a treaty ally, against the backdrop of rising tension with China over maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea ).
Tension escalates asChina China from expanding it to the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea ). (READ: Philippines closely coordinating with allies amid tensions)
While theUS claims neutrality over the territorial disputes, it wants a "peaceful resolution" of the conflict and supports the code of conduct between China
ThePhilippines is also acquiring critical assets to improve minimum credible defense in the West Philippine Sea .
Philip Goldberg, the newUS ambassador to the Philippines , also highlighted how typhoon Yolanda also showed the benefits of more US troops in the country.
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Balikatan 2014
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The exercises will be conducted atFort Magsaysay
Previous Balikatan exercises focused on war fighting, territorial defense capability enhancement, interoperability, and humanitarian disaster response.
http://www.rappler.com/nation/45204-philippines-united-states-resume-bases-talks
TALKS RESUME. Philippines and US panels resume negotiations to allow increased rotational presence of American troops in the Philippines
After a difficult 4th round in October, the Philippines and the US are back in the negotiating table to finalize a military-to-military agreement that will allow American troops increased rotational presence and more access to military bases in the Philippines.(READ: PH, US bases access talks reach 'impasse)
"We're looking to have the remaining issues discussed. As we speak, there is a 5th round that's taking place in the
The negotiations resume after the
Will PH give in?
The previous round did not go too well because of disagreements on "critical provisions." (READ and WATCH: 4th ROUND: PH, US disagree on critical provisions)
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"We want access to both. It should not be limited to them. We want equal opportunity and equal access,"
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Balikatan 2014
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The exercises will be conducted at
Previous Balikatan exercises focused on war fighting, territorial defense capability enhancement, interoperability, and humanitarian disaster response.
http://www.rappler.com/nation/45204-philippines-united-states-resume-bases-talks