Teodoro urges firms to reduce reliance on China
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. has urged Philippine businesses to diversify their supply chains and seek alternative markets, warning that the…
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Gibo blasts China over Balikatan criticism: ‘Mind your own backyard’
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. slams China’s criticism of the Balikatan military exercises, saying Beijing has “no business” interfering and…
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'No change' in Phl defense policy despite Marcos-Xi interaction at 32nd APEC—Gibo
Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro affirms that the Philippines' stance on the West Philippine Sea remains firm, despite President Marcos Jr.’s brief handshake…
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Teodoro, Hegseth reaffirm 'ironclad' Phl-U.S. alliance
The Philippines and the U.S. reaffirmed their commitment to Indo-Pacific peace during a defense chiefs' meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue, highlighting…
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US-Phl reaffirm defense pact
U.S. and Philippine defense chiefs reaffirm alliance, celebrate largest BALIKATAN drills, and address rising tensions with China in the South China Sea.
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Phl to present peacekeeping commitments at UN Ministerial
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. will represent the Philippines at the 2025 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, where he will unveil the country’s…
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Teodoro: Expect more ‘navy-to-navy’ clashes in West Philippine Sea
Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro says more confrontations with China in the West Philippine Sea are expected, following a recent naval harassment near…
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Gibo: Chinese gov’t, not Phl, fueling Sinophobia
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday asserted that it is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), not the Philippine government, that is…
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Gibo vows to enhance Phl's integrated air defense system
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. pledges to enhance the Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) during his visit to Basa Air Base. He reaffirms…
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Gibo, Finnish envoy discuss defense ties
‘The meeting concluded with Secretary Teodoro expressing the DND’s interest in enhancing its cooperation with Finland, particularly in conjunction with the…
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Gibo: Palawan naval facility development ongoing
‘We’re waiting for the runway to be completed before we proceed. And we’re also developing a naval facility there’
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Teodoro: Xi's excessiveness jeopardizes China
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro warns that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s policies could harm Beijing's internal stability and its relations with other…
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Gibo: Dev’t of Palawan EDCA naval facility ongoing
Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro says the government is developing a naval facility and planning a military reservation in Palawan's EDCA site to strengthen…
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AFP professionalism ‘solid,’ says Gibo
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Phl, US defense chiefs to meet next week
Philippine Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will meet in Manila on March 28–29 to discuss strengthening bilateral and…
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Gibo: AFP, DND played no role in DU30 ops
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Gibo: Military has no role in Duterte ICC arrest
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. clarified that the military had no direct involvement in the arrest of former President Duterte, emphasizing the Armed…
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