Batan, Philippines. Mar 8, 2024: Batanes cliffs provide natural defense in the country's northernmost islands, the 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 & : Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

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