Philippines Welcomes More US Troops At Home: Will It Be Worth It? | Insight | Full Episode
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Published 2023-04-11
The Marcos administration wants to increase the number of US forces in the country, by allowing Americans access to four additional military bases including Palawan and Cagayan, through the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). This move reverses the cooling US-Filipino ties under President Duterte. But the long, storied history between the two countries could complicate the return of US troops.
At the same time, Chinese investments in the archipelago are in jeopardy, as Beijing protests the move. What is behind this troop buildup in the Philippines, and could this raise the temperature in the region, as China reacts to the growing American might at its doorstep?
00:00 Introduction
01:32 South China Sea disputes: China VS Philippines
04:07 US increases military presence in Philippines
07:40 Impact of Scarborough Shoals dispute
12:13 US military alliance VS Chinese foreign investment
22:27 Dark side to US’ presence in Philippines
36:29 Taiwan: Why Philippines may be warming to US
41:09 Beijing condemns US military expansion in Philippines
43:42 Can Philippines balance relations with US and China?
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All Comments (21)
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As a US citizen who served in the Navy, all I can say is that we love our Filipino brothers and sisters. Some of the best men i ever served with in the US Navy were Filipino's. Hardworking, proud people. Glad to be on their side!
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People who opposed the presence of US troops in the Philippines may not be aware that when the US left the Philippines before, the Chinese became very aggressive and started to occupy the Spratlys Islands, and we were helpless to evict them. As regards their claim that the presence of the US forces violates our sovereignthy, that is not correct. US bases and forces were in Japan, South Korea, and other nations, and yet, their sovereignthy was not affected at all.
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Build more EDCA sites and defense advance military equipment. Mabuhay! U.S. and Philippines ! Country Bloodlines of warriors!
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Well come to all US in the Philippines ♥️🙏 thank you to all support America ❤❤🙏
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America loves the free Philippinos. We are your brothers. My father helped liberate the Philippines from Hirohito, and i also fell in love with the Philippines when I served on the USS Midway. Salamat Po!
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Godbless America and Philippines 🇵🇭❤️🇺🇲🦅💪
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As a Filipino I support US and thankful for liberating the Philippines as an independent country. App
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Thank you America for supporting my country and the indo facific .GOD bless America and the Philippines.
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If China wasn’t so aggressive with taking Philippine islands, US presence wouldn’t be necessary
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yes to EDCA🇵🇭🤛🤜🇺🇸
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Salute sir president BBM Jr God bless Mabuhay Power Philippines and all allies
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Salamat America at mga kaalyado ng Pilipinas
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This is how journalism should be made. It covers both sides of the story. the pros and cons of having either Chinese or American cooperation. Journalism without bias.
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Only united states love and respecting Philippines. Excellent job Sir BBM
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Thanks you america 🇺🇸 ❤ and welcome back in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤. Good job Mr. President Marcus PBBM. Mabuhay ang .pilipino Mabuhay ang Philippines 🇵🇭 💖 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸
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To all the Filipinos who might hear this. I wanna say as an American. We respect your ancestors for fighting with us in the Baton death March. We will not forget you. We do not want to conquer you as citizens of this country and as a voter of this country. I never will vote to conquer your country. I hope that we remember our histories together and remain friends. And when this war is over may your countries sovereignty remain intact. God bless you and may our future be bright together
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I agree PBBM's decision to welcome US troops in the Philippines.
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love this docu. very informative. no biases. thank you for featuring, philippines.
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GOD BLESS AMERICA & PHILIPPINES & All ITS ALLIES!!! 🙏🙏🙏
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im a thailander but i support usa. in my niegbhor country the philippines, goodluck phil. usa.
