Philippine and U.S. military officials attend a groundbreaking ceremony
Philippines defence chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall shake hands during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. Ted Aljibe/POOL via REUTERS
