The Commission on Appointments confirms the selection of Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. as secretary of the Department of National Defense in Pasay City on September 13, 2023. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

The Commission on Appointments confirms the selection of Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. as secretary of the Department of National Defense in Pasay City on September 13, 2023. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

CA confirms Teodoro Appointment

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<p>Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he does not expect the administration of President-elect Donald Trump to demand that the Philippines pay more for military support and protection because both Manila and Washington face the shared threat of Beijing.</p>

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he does not expect the administration of President-elect Donald Trump to demand that the Philippines pay more for military support and protection because both Manila and Washington face the shared threat of Beijing.

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Teodoro says not expecting Trump to demand PH payment for military protection

Teodoro says not expecting Trump to demand PH payment for military protection

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Published Nov 12, 2024 07:23 PM PHT

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