President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Philippine Military Bases where the United States has been granted expanded access are not intended to be used for offensive action against any country, a message he said he had conveyed recently to China's foreign minister. This statement follows increased security ties between the Philippines and the United States, including the granting of U.S. troops expanded access to Philippine bases under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. Domestic criticism of the move has sparked concerns that the Philippines may be dragged into a war between the U.S. and China over Taiwan.

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