In his 5th SONA, President Duterte reiterated his push for an “independent foreign policy,” saying he neither favored America nor China. SONA2020
on Monday, July 27, rejected the idea of having the United States return to Subic Bay.
Duterte mentioned this as he reiterated his push for an “independent foreign policy,” saying he neither favored America nor China. The President mentioned news reports he read weeks ago that said the US was intending to return to its formal naval base. “I have nothing against America. I have nothing against China. But if you put bases here you double the spectacle of a most destructive thing,” Duterte said.
Duterte said he feared “war would break out” in the Philippines if the US were to place bases in the country once more, alleging it would mean there would be nuclear weapons in the country.in May by One News’ Manuel Mogato, a veteran defense reporter, said the US Navy was planning to return to its former base in the Philippines under a commercial deal.
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