Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro

Diverging Interests Prevent Formation of NATO-like Alliance in Southeast Asia, Says Philippines Defense Secretary

In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro

Philippines Confident in U.S. Policy Stability Post-Election, Focuses on Defense Strengthening Amid South China Sea Tensions

As the U.S. presidential election draws near, the Philippines has expressed confidence that U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region will remain steady, regardless of the election’s outcome, according to the Philippines’ Defence Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro. Amid increasing tensions in the...