In a forum hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies here, Marcos was asked if the United States has asked the Philippine government to contribute to military operations should war break out between the US and China over Taiwan. 'The short answer is no,' he said. Marcos explained that the Edca sites were primarily for aid during disaster situations in the country as a result of effects of climate change. He, however, acknowledged that other nations, particularly China, have apprehensions about the deal amid rising tensions.

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