Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. will represent the Philippines at the Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) 2025 and the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations Command (UNC) in Seoul, South Korea, from September 8 to 9.
Teodoro is expected to discuss the Philippines' defense engagements aimed at promoting a secure and stable Indo-Pacific region during his participation.
He will deliver remarks at the SDD 2025's Opening Ceremony on "Mitigating Geopolitical Rivalries and Restoring Strategic Stability."
The defense chief will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from various countries to enhance defense cooperation and address regional and global security issues.
The Department of National Defense stated that the Philippines' participation underscores its commitment to a rules-based international order and the promotion of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.