Watch : Hegseth meets with Philippine counterpart at Shangri La Dialogue
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-30 17:54 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, Tax & Budget, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart Gilbert Teodoro met for bilateral talks at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30, 2026. Both posed for photos before discussions began between the longtime allies. Hegseth urged Asian allies to boost military spending to counter China’s growing power, warning of 'rightful alarm' over its rapid military buildup.
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