Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is the Defense Secretary of the Philippines who is currently addressing various national security issues, including espionage allegations against Filipinos in China and the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets from the United States. He also focuses on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation with Indonesia through initiatives like joint climate change response and maritime security efforts.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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Lockheed Martin ready to supply F-16s; Bayan Muna criticizes BrahMos

Lockheed Martin remains ready to supply 20 brand new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) following recent US State Department approval.
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Teodoro doubts China's espionage claims against Filipinos

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. cast doubt on Beijing's espionage allegations against three Filipinos arrested in China, questioning the country's capability and interest in conducting such operations.
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Philippines hasn't received formal F-16 offer

The Philippines' defense department has not received a formal offer or proposal from the United States regarding the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets as of Wednesday, April 23.
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Philippines receives second batch of BrahMos missiles

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confirmed on Wednesday that another batch of Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile systems is en route to the Philippines.
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US deploys NMESIS for joint Balikatan exercises with Philippines

The United States has deployed its Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to the Philippines for this year's Balikatan joint military exercises, which began on Monday, April 14.
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Japan, Philippines reaffirm military cooperation

Japan's Self-Defense Forces vice chief of staff Lieutenant General Matsunaga Koji reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to enhanced military cooperation with the Philippines during a meeting with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
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DND thanks PH humanitarian team aiding Myanmar quake victims

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. thanked members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent for their work aiding communities affected by an earthquake in Myanmar.
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AFP completes routine resupply at BRP Sierra Madre, 7th consecutive success

On Wednesday, April 9, as the nation observed the 83rd anniversary of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully completed another routine troop rotation and resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
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Teodoro urges Filipinos to contribute to nation-building during Araw ng Kagitingan

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged Filipinos to contribute to nation-building on Wednesday, April 9, during the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration.
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Marcos leads Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration in Bataan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan at Mount Samat National Shrine in Bataan on Wednesday.
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