However, recently, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian has expressed fears over the recent addition of locations under the Philippine-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/04/22/chinese-foreign-minister-to-phl-lets-resolve-our-differences-inspirit-of-credibility/

Relatedly, in 2016, the Philippine-US Air Forces started its bilateral exercises in 2016, dubbed BACE-P or Bilateral Air Contingent Exercises-Philippines.

Source: https://balita.com/ph-us-fighter-jet-pilots-hold-air-to-air-combat-drills/