The U.S. and the Philippines held their first 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington, D.C. in seven years, with the aim to strengthen strategic cooperation and mark a new era of partnership. Discussions included the ongoing Taiwan crisis and the Philippines announcement of opening four additional bases to U.S. troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has assured that these bases will not be used for offensive purposes in the event of a Sino-American conflict over Taiwan, despite concerns of dependence and geopolitical provocation.
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Health authorities disclosed that there are 22 active cases of Covid-19 spread in six towns of Cagayan, raising the possibility that the mandatory wearing of face masks, especially in indoor areas, might be enforced in the whole province.