ARMED Forces chief of staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista on Thursday offered three military bases for the use of the armed forces of the United States (US) in compliance with the provisions of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed by Philippines and the US.

As this developed, the two countries’ armed forces on Thursday ended their 30th annual Balikatan Exercises by showcasing their rapid response force capabilities during the combined arms live-fire exercises (Calflex) at the Crow Valley Gunnery Range in Capas, Tarlac.

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