Hi:
As of this posting, I admit to be firing from the hip.
I am pressed for time, but I simply have to comment regarding the bases.
Return of the US bases is a non-issue here in the Philippines. And to tell you frankly, anecdotal evidence suggests most Filipinos are happy with the American presence in Mindanao.
A caveat though. What did the US bases in was the fact that American policymakers until now appear not to understand the dynamics of Philippine nationalism.
My suggestion: study this first.
Cheers.
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