Gilberto Teodoro

Gilberto Teodoro

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Gilberto Teodoro is a prominent Filipino politician and lawyer who has served as the Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and enhance military cooperation with international allies. His recent discussions with Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani focused on improving strategic defense partnerships, particularly in the realms of maritime and air defense.

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The Philippine Secretary of Defense, Gilberto Teodoro, was more critical, stating that the presence of the Chinese delegation was minimal.

Asia fără America? | adevarul.ro
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-02
4.0

Philippine Secretary of Defense Gilberto Teodoro said yesterday that they have to accelerate and change the form of their defense cooperation.

Manila and Hanoi enhance ties amid Chinese pressure
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-01
7.0

The Philippine Secretary of Defense, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that there is a growing consensus among regional states regarding the need to rapidly develop their own military capabilities.

„America nu mai este un garant absolut al securității”. Statele din Indo-Pacific accelerează reînarmarea. Japonia își asumă un rol regional fără precedent
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-01
7.0

Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said Manila remains under 'severe threat' from China territorially and politically.

China patrols near disputed South China Sea waters
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-31
5.0

Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said the Philippines is seeking closer ties with Taiwan and stronger military ties with nations focused on deterring China.

Manila seeking closer ties with Taipei to deter China
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-31
7.0

Philippines defence secretary Gilberto Teodoro sounded even more hawkish than Koizumi on China regarding territorial waters in the South China Sea.

Behind the posturing, Pete Hegseth’s remarks on China told the real story – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-31
7.0

Gilberto Teodoro is the Secretary of Defense who urged people to evacuate preventively to avoid emergency rescues.

Passagem de super-tufão pelas Filipinas obriga à retirada de um milhão de pessoas | Ásia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-11-10
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Aries Ora

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro urged residents in the storm’s path to heed evacuation orders.

Fung-wong approaches Taiwan, batters Philippines
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-09
6.0

Defence minister Gilberto Teodoro agreed to the destroyer export when he met with Japan's Gen Nakatani.

Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China, Yomiuri reports
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-07-07
7.0
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Gen Nakatani
Gen Nakatani

Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro agreed to the destroyer export when he met with Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani.

Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines: report
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-06
7.0
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Gen Nakatani
Gen Nakatani

Gilberto Teodoro is the Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines who emphasized the country's strategic autonomy.

Tensiuni în Asia: China propune, SUA acuză, iar ASEAN nu vrea să aleagă taberele. China la zi
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-06-09
6.0

Philippine Secretary of Defense Gilberto Teodoro highlighted the importance of protecting digital cable infrastructure.

SE Asia, Europe call for defense of subseas cables
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-03
7.0

Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro scoffed at the idea that the U.S. was the problem.

China says U.S. Defense Secretary is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-06-01
5.0

Gilberto Teodoro criticized China's claims in the South China Sea during the Shangri-La Dialogue.

warum China auf das Sicherheitsforum verzichtet
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-01
6.0

Philippine Secretary of Defense Gilberto Teodoro discussed the US's support in bolstering the Philippines' military capabilities.

US to bolster Philippine arsenal to deter China: Teodoro
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-12
8.0

Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro said that China’s increasing aggression is 'the greatest threat' to the security of the region and to the international order.

EDITORIAL: Global dissatisfaction with China
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-20
8.0
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Gen Nakatani
Gen Nakatani

Gilberto Teodoro expressed anticipation for discussions with Japan to strengthen bilateral relations in response to challenges from China and other nations.

日本菲律賓防長會談 同意加強防衛關係 (14:58) - 20250224 - 國際 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-02-24
8.0
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Nakatani Gen
Nakatani Gen

Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro discussed bolstering their nations’ strategic defense cooperation with Gen Nakatani.

French aircraft carrier stages drills with Philippines
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-02-23
5.0