Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro expressed optimism about the enduring strength of the Philippines' alliance with the United States, underscoring shared
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro expressed optimism about the enduring strength of the Philippines’ alliance with the United States, underscoring shared security goals as the foundation of the relationship amid the upcoming US presidential elections.
Acknowledging the rising risk of conflict in the West Philippine Sea, Teodoro stressed the importance of joint capability-building with the US to deter potential attacks. “So, it’s all China’s fault right now because there is a felt need to band together because of their misbehavior that this is happening,” the defense chief said, noting Beijing’s “expansionist agenda” which many countries are opposing.
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