Why is the US Militarizing the Philippines?

Why is the US Militarizing the Philippines?

The Philippine Army announced Wednesday that it will be holding its largest joint exercises with the US since 2015 this spring. This comes on the heels of plans by Washington to expand its access to the Asian nation’s military bases. What’s motivating this surge in military activity? And what are the Pentagon’s ultimate aims? Sputnik explains.

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