[quote=bobcbar;#159434;1339363312]I think it will could improve the quality of life around the bases..all depends on how the new agreement is handled and if [b]the government can prevent the past corruption[/b].[/quote] Not gonna happen, not even in a million years. Certainly the people whose life quality will be improved are some elites and corrupt officials. [quote=Natsume;#166088;1339629677]But i still don't know if the US can really help to expand the philippine military or it will become worst because the phil defence will become vulnerable to the US.[/quote] True. Esp. if Philippines will be the one logistically supporting and maintaining the military assets, providing support infrastructures and repair facilities, etc. it will be a burden to national budget. One of the main goals of their return to Subic and Clark is prolly to gain control over oil and gas in the Spratly islands. Possible scenario: US back up Philippines in the territorial disputes. US companies like Chevron, Exxon, etc. will start to built drilling facilities in those area. It's all just business as always.