Marcos says US access to Philippines bases not meant for 'offensive action'
Manila's ties with Washington have deepened under Marcos and he granted the US military access to four more bases in February, something China said was 'stoking the fire' of regional tension.
US troops in Japan to stay on-base for two weeks after virus spread
The announcement comes as the government imposes new virus restrictions in three regions, including Okinawa, that host major US bases or are near them.