Marcos denies Teodoro resignation rumors: ‘Fake, fake, fake news’
Sep 12, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. dismissed rumors of Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's resignation from his post. While distributing aid to fisherfolk in Navotas City...
Teodoro brushes off China's anger over missile purchase plan
16 hours ago · Defense chief Gilbert Teodoro dismissed China's criticism of the Philippines for eyeing the purchase of a missile system on Friday, November 15, saying Beijing's credibility is in question when it ...
PH defense chief tells China: Check your own missile ... - RAPPLER
Sep 25, 2024 · Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. told reporters on the sidelines of his department’s briefing for its proposed 2025 budget before the Senate. His statement comes after China claimed that...
DND unfazed by China’s threat vs. missile acquisition plan
17 hours ago · Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. (File photo) MANILA – Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Friday shrugged off China’s warning against the Philippines’ plan to procure mid-range missiles to bolster its defense capabilities. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila, Teodoro said the Philippines has the right to have a ...
Philippines says it will forge security ... - Associated Press News
May 24, 2024 · The Philippines would press efforts to build security alliances and stage realistic combat drills, including joint naval sails with the United States, Japan and Australia in disputed waters, to defend its territorial interests, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday, dismissing China’s criticisms of such moves as a sign of paranoia.
The Philippines' top defense secretary talks about tensions in the ...
Mar 19, 2024 · Amid tensions in the South China Sea, NPR sat down with Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro. He has accused China of "gutter talk" and "propaganda" in its territorial...
DND chief Teodoro to China: Put maritime claim to arbitration
Mar 25, 2024 · Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Monday challenged China to put its sovereignty claim to arbitration after it had warned the Philippines to bear all ''potential consequences'' amid its actions in the South China Sea.
Exclusive: Philippine defense secretary vows to stand up to ‘bully ...
Sep 29, 2023 · Teodoro characterized the Philippines’ refusal to back down in the waters within its 200 nautical-mile exclusive economic zone as a fight for the very existence of the Philippines.
South China Sea conflict near Philippines could be next U.S ... - CBS News
Sep 15, 2024 · Gilbert Teodoro: If China were to take the Sierra Madre, that is a clear act of war on a Philippine vessel. Cecilia Vega: And you would expect American intervention--Gilbert Teodoro: And we...
Gibo Teodoro is back as defense chief - RAPPLER
Jun 5, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines – Gilberto Teodoro, a defeated 2022 senatorial candidate and one-time defense chief, has been chosen to helm the defense sector once again, this time under President Ferdinand...