There is nothing new with reports claiming that the Philippines will station fighter jets and
frigates at Subic Bay , Zambales, said Defense
spokesman Dr. Peter Paul Galvez on Thursday.
He added that the plan was first discussed in 2013 and it is
part of the ongoing military upgrade.
Aside from this, the proposal was eyed with the possible
transfer of all air units in Sangley Point, Cavite
and reduction of military air traffic in Clark Air Force Base, Pampanga due to
commercial use and decongestion of the Ninoy
Aquino International
Airport in Pasay
With these moves, it is only logical for the government to
look at the possible use of the Subic Bay air
facilities for the basing of fighter jets and other aircraft and adjacent
deepwater port for naval assets, he added.
Galvez said the Subic air
facilities are well suited for the increasing capabilities of the Philippine
Air Force as it already possess a world-class runway which no longer necessitates
the construction of an expensive airport.
He said that basing newly-acquired air assets and naval
craft in Subic Bay is a strategic one it can cover the West
Philippine Sea .
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