Philippines Seeks Closer Ties With China's Adversaries

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the country is deepening military ties with a network of U.S. allies and emphasized the importance of joint military deterrence. The comments were made on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, underscoring ongoing regional security coordination rather than a new policy shift.

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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the country is deepening military ties with a network of U.S. allies and emphasized the importance of joint military deterrence. The comments were made on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, underscoring ongoing regional security coordination rather than a new policy shift.