Teodoro seeks defense spending of up to 4% of GDP amid China tension
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-07-10 16:18 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, Economy & Finance, China, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday called for increasing the Philippines’ defense spending to as much as 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), saying the country needs to build a stronger military to deter external threats as tensions with China persist in the West Philippine Sea.
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