DND refutes report on Teodoro's Maltese passport

Updated Tue, July 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM Published Mon, July 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM

The Department of National Defense (DND) refuted a news report alleging that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held a Maltese passport.

A news report claimed Teodoro was issued a Maltese passport in 2016, suggesting he possessed dual citizenship.

DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong stated that Teodoro surrendered and renounced his Maltese passport in 2021 before filing his certificate of candidacy for senator.

Andolong also affirmed that Teodoro had disclosed the existence of the passport to the Bureau of Immigration, Commission on Elections, and the Commission on Appointments.

Malacañang confirmed that Teodoro still enjoys the complete trust and confidence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who is aware that Teodoro renounced his Maltese citizenship years ago.

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