In a phone call by newly-appointed US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin with Philippine Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, the US official reportedly reaffirmed its “military alliance” with the Philippines. The clear aim of Sec. Austin is to secure its military agreements with the Philippines which make the country a strategic outpost for overseas US military forces […]
Close to 30 years ago today, the Filipino people notched a historic victory when the Philippine Senate voted to reject the extension of the Military Bases Agreement of 1947. The vote came at the heels of months of mass protest actions demanding the dismantling of military bases leading to a massive demonstration that day. Under […]