(28 Apr 2014) President Barack Obama is wrapping up his four-nation tour of Asia with a stop in the Philippines.
Obama arrived Monday in the capital of Manila, following his earlier stops in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea.
President Obama is assuring Filipinos that a new security agreement doesn't mean the U.S. is trying to reestablish military bases in their country.
" I want to be very clear, the United States is not trying to reclaim old bases or build new bases at the invitation of the Philippines, American service members will rotate through Filipino facilities," said Obama.
The president says a deal signed Monday to give the U.S. military greater access to Philippine bases will help strengthen security in the region.
He said it also will allow for a faster response to natural disasters.
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