A woman takes pictures of Subic Bay International Airport in Subic Bay, Zambales province, north of Manila September 25, 2015. Plans to renovate an air base near Manila, enabling Philippine fighter jets to respond quickly to any Chinese moves in the disputed South China Sea, may face delays due to a spending ban before general elections, a senior official said on Friday. New fighter jets and two frigates are to be stationed at the former U.S. naval facility in Subic Bay northwest of the capital from early next year, the first time the massive installation will have functioned as a military base in 23 years. REUTERS/Ezra Acayan