U.S. military to get permanent access to four air bases in Philippines

The United States and Philippine have reached an agreement that allows for rotational deployment of US military forces at five bases, amid an ongoing standoff with China over the South China Sea. The deal was announced on Friday, when the two countries issued a joint statement listing the bases as Antonio Bautista Air Base, Basa Air Base north of Manila, Fort Magsaysay in Palayan, Lumbia Air Base in Mindanao and Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu