(Dan Tri) – The Philippines does not allow the US to stockpile weapons that could be used to defend Taiwan at military bases that Washington has access to in the Philippines.

US naval base in Subic Bay, Philippines (Photo: Wikipedia).

`We will not agree to any action or even equipment that is inconsistent with the agreed activities. Our position is that EDCA is not aimed at any third party other than

Mr. Manalo said that the Philippines’ decision to allow the US to deploy weapons at military bases in the Philippines `will be guided by the main objectives` of the defense agreement between the two countries.

Senator Imee Marcos, chairman of the foreign affairs panel of the Philippine Senate, raised questions about the possibility of US weapons being deployed at locations under the EDCA agreement in the Philippines.

`I think, at this stage, our main foreign policy is to be friends with all sides. Therefore, I think, anything that is not consistent with this policy will also be inconsistent with

The Philippine Foreign Secretary affirmed that the country will also not allow the US military to refuel, repair and load weapons at the bases mentioned in the EDCA agreement.

The Philippines is an important ally of the US in Asia.

Up to now, the US is allowed to use 9 bases in the Philippines, including 3 bases located in the Northern Philippines, including a naval base and an air force base in Cagayan province, a barracks in

The Office of the President of the Philippines affirmed that the above bases are considered by the Philippine military to be suitable and bring benefits to both sides.

Some local government officials where military bases under EDCA are located fear they could be drawn into tensions in the area.

China criticized the Philippines’ decision to strengthen military ties with the US, and called on Manila to move in the right direction.