The US is funding a feasibility study for a new international airport in the Philippines, located at the former Sangley Point naval base. This project is seen as having dual civilian and military applications, particularly due to its strategic location near the South China Sea and the Luzon Strait. The US Trade and Development Agency will provide technical expertise to define security measures and aviation needs, potentially including direct flights to US hubs. AI
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RANK_REASON Funding for a strategic infrastructure project with dual civilian-military use by a government agency. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
