US mulls ammo facility in Subic, PH cautious
The United States has not yet made a formal offer to establish an ammunition facility in Subic Bay, Zambales.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. needs more details before making a decision.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro expressed support for the proposal, citing potential benefits such as strengthening national resilience, boosting employment, and enhancing technological transfers.
The US House Committee on Appropriations has directed its Department of Defense, State Department, and International Development Finance Corporation to assess the feasibility of setting up ammunition production facilities in Subic Bay.
Several sectors have been cautioning against the Philippines' involvement in US military deals after Iran recently targeted a US base in Qatar amid its war against joint forces from Israel and the US.
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