Batan, Philippines. Mar 8, 2024: Chadpidan Boulder Beach in Basco & Mount Iraya in Batanes, country's northernmost islands, nearest being 142 km away from southernmost point of Taiwan. PH Navy boost troops presence in strategically located islands with 119 new reservists + 76 recruits in training, an unpleasant deployment for Beijing accusing Manila of playing with fire. In 2023, Pres Marcos authorized American access to 4 other Philippine military bases (EDCA), 3 of them face Taiwan. PH & US militaries will conduct 2024 Balikatan naval exercise in Batanes. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News
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Location: Batan island, Batanes islands province, Cagayan Valley region, Philippines, Southeast Asia
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