War won't affect US support to PH, AFP says

Title Steadfast Support US Commitment to the Philippines Remains Unwavering Amid Global Tensions

As global tensions escalate in the Middle East, concerns have arisen about the potential impact on the military support of the United States to the Philippines. However, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reassuringly stated that there will be no decrease in US support, despite the ongoing war between Iran and Western forces.

According to Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, Navy spokesman for the West Philippine Sea, the US has not scaled back its support for the Philippines, including Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activities (MMCA). The recent MMCA exercise is a prime example of this continued support.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has also dismissed concerns that Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the Philippines could be potential targets for Iran's retaliatory attacks. According to Teodoro, these concerns are unfounded, as the Philippines' bilateral and multilateral alliances are designed for defensive purposes only.

The recent conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has raised concerns about the potential impact on global security. However, the Philippines is not directly involved in the conflict and has repeatedly stated that there is no direct threat to the security of the Republic of the Philippines.

In light of these developments, the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have reiterated that the country's military installations, including the EDCA sites, are not US-controlled bases and remain under the full ownership, control, and management of the Philippine military.

The Philippines is now focused on coordinating with other agencies to efficiently assist in the planned repatriation of over 1,000 Filipinos who have requested to be brought home. As of the latest data, the repatriation requests are broken down as follows Dubai (586), Israel (297), Abu Dhabi (270), Bahrain (231), Jordan (22), and Iran (10).

In conclusion, the United States' commitment to the Philippines remains unwavering, despite the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Philippines can continue to focus on its own security and development, while also supporting its international partners and allies.

Keywords US support, Philippines, Middle East, war, EDCA sites, military support, security.

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