MANILA -- The Philippines' decision to allow the U.S. to access more military bases is intended to bolster deterrence, not engage in war, the Southeast Asian nation's defense chief said, amid fears the expanded defense agreement could entangle Manila in a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
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