The World - News from Aug. 30, 1988
Most Filipinos favor the retention of strategic U.S military bases in their nation but overwhelmingly believe Washington should pay more money in compensation, according to a government survey made public in Manila. The survey of 2,000 respondents nationwide showed that 80% favored keeping the bases, with 39% approving their continued presence without conditions and 41% saying the bases treaty should be revised, presidential press secretary Teodoro Benigno announced. Washington and Manila are reviewing the agreement covering Clark Air Base, Subic Bay Naval Base and six other U.S. facilities.
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