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Gibo Teodoro in DND: Stronger sovereignty fight, tough counterinsurgency hand seen
Political analyst Dindo Manhit believes Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's legal expertise is crucial for addressing the heightened territorial tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Teodoro's appointment to the Department of National Defense (DND) brings a sense of professionalism to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s cabinet.
Having previously served as Defense Secretary under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Teodoro is well-acquainted with the responsibilities of the position and has existing connections within the military, indicating a reduced learning curve.
Manhit suggested that President Marcos Jr. may have waited to appoint a permanent DND head until after the one-year ban on losing election candidates was lifted, possibly considering Teodoro since he ran for senator under the UniTeam coalition in the 2022 elections.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as the new Secretary of National Defense, replacing OIC Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. administered the oaths of office to Gilbert Teodoro Jr. as the new Secretary of National Defense and Dr. Teodoro Herbosa as the new Secretary of Health.
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Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge Carlito Galvez Jr. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have welcomed the appointment of Gilbert Teodoro Jr. as the new Secretary of National Defense.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez praised the appointment of Gibo Teodoro and Dr. Ted Herbosa as Secretaries of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Department of Health (DOH), respectively.
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