PHILIPPINES

ABC: US exploring possibility of bases in Philippines
Philippines Government officials say the United States is exploring the possibility of re-establishing bases in the Philippines.

The Presidential Commission on Philippine-American military relations says discussions on the US re-basing program have begun between the Philippines and the US.

This is amid a scenario of growing opposition to US military bases in Japan and South Korea.

"Da die Usa Stützpunkte auf den Philippinen eröffnen wollen geht es wohl nicht lange bis "Al Quida" resp. die CIA irgendetwas westliches in die Luft jagt. Dann werden die Philippinen ihre Vorbehalte gegen US-Basen viel schneller vergessen"