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March 22, 2016

U.S., Philippines Sign Deal Allowing Pentagon to Use Five Bases
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The United States and the Philippines have signed an accord allowing the
Pentagon to use sections of five military bases, deploying conventional
forces to the Philippines for the first time in decades. The bases
include one just a few dozen miles from the contested Spratly Islands in
the South China Sea.
Topics:Philippines Military

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