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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart Gilbert Teodoro met for bilateral talks at Singapore&#x27;s Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday.Both posed for photos before discussions began between the longtime allies.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/5/30/pentagon-chief-says-us-seeks-stable-equilibrium-with-china-in-asia-1430">READ: Pentagon chief says US seeks &#x27;stable equilibrium&#x27; with China in Asia</a></div>Earlier, Hegseth urged Asian allies to boost military spending to counter China’s growing power, warning of “rightful alarm” over its rapid military buildup.Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, he emphasized the need for a stronger, more self-reliant network of partners to deter aggression and preserve regional balance of power.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart Gilbert Teodoro met for bilateral talks at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart Gilbert Teodoro met for bilateral talks at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday.

Teodoro meets US' Hegseth at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

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Teodoro meets US' Hegseth at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

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Published May 30, 2026 04:19 PM PHT

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