Jessie Cruzat

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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. visited the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site at Lumbia Air Base In Cagayan De Oro on Saturday morning to inspect ongoing and planned developments.   The officials, accompanied by media, toured the air base, where facilities like an air traffic control tower and a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) warehouse will be constructed. “Magiging base rin ito for Northern Mindanao disaster relief operations. May runway na tayo, secured ‘yong runway at pinalalakihan natin ang rampa ng sa gano’n ay may bagsakan ng goods and services,” said Teodoro, emphasizing the importance of the site in responding swiftly to calamities in the region.  The Lumbia Air Base is one of the first five EDCA sites designated to enhance disaster response and defense capabilities.The projects are funded by the United States under the scope of the Mutual Defense Treaty.The agreement allows the U.S. to fund the construction of facilities agreed upon by both nations.  Teodoro highlighted the role of the EDCA site in improving the country’s disaster readiness: “Papaspasan namin ‘yong pag-develop rito kasi kailangan lumipat ang 15th Strike Wing rito. Ito ang home ng 15th Strike Wing. Magiging maintenance base ng 15th Strike Wing, magiging training base ng 15th Strike Wing. At dito ibabahay ang kanilang mga assets.”  Colonel Xerxes Trinidad, chief of the AFP Public Affairs Office, echoed the strategic value of the site. “Unang-una ‘yong strategic location, we are almost in the center. ‘Yong connectivity nito with different areas here in Mindanao and at the same time it’s near to the port area na kung saan another naval base will be established,” he said.  The officials also visited the monolithic dome of the Office of Civil Defense, which is set to become a joint command center for the Eastern Mindanao Command and the Philippine Air Force.The EDCA site at Lumbia Air Base is poised to become a vital hub for both humanitarian and military operations in Northern Mindanao, enhancing the country’s capacity to address emergencies and strengthen national security.  The project is expected to be completed by 2026.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. visited the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site at Lumbia Air Base In Cagayan De Oro on Saturday morning to inspect ongoing and planned developments.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. visited the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site at Lumbia Air Base In Cagayan De Oro on Saturday morning to inspect ongoing and planned developments.

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Teodoro, Brawner visit EDCA site in Cagayan de Oro

Teodoro, Brawner visit EDCA site in Cagayan de Oro

Jessie Cruzat,

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Published Nov 30, 2024 06:00 PM PHT

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