SILANG, Cavite — The first counterterrorism training center in Southeast Asia, which will be funded by the United States, will soon rise at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang town, Cavite province. ADVERTISEMENTThe center will focus on strengthening US and Philippine commitment against terrorism. On August 15, the PNP and the US Embassy signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the training center in the Philippines, which is set to be completed by the end of 2021. Kim described the training facility as a “very special accomplishment” for the US government and the PNP. The ambassador said being the only one in the Pacific region, the training center would show the Philippines’ “regional leadership” in the fight against terror.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 11, 2019 14:03 UTC