菲律宾国防部长指出美国在军事基地的访问延迟是因为土地问题. Philippine defense chief cites delays in U.S. access to military bases due to land issues.

菲律宾国防部长吉尔伯托·泰奥多罗说,由于未解决的土地问题和发展缓慢,美国在加强防务合作协议 (EDCA) 下对9个菲律賓军事基地的访问受到限制. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says U.S. access to nine Philippine military bases under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) has been limited due to unresolved land issues and slow development. 尽管在2023年将扩建台湾和南中国海附近的基地,但使用情况仅限于边际,有些地点缺乏空军能力. Despite the 2023 expansion of sites near Taiwan and the South China Sea, only marginal use has occurred, with some locations lacking air force capabilities. 尽管实施延误, 但仍在继续开展防务合作. The remarks come amid the annual Balikatan joint exercises with the U.S. and allies, which highlight ongoing defense cooperation despite the implementation delays.