Teodoro bats for stronger deterrence, bigger defense budget
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-07-12 07:32 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, China, Law & Courts, Tax & Budget, Asia Pacific
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Ten years after the Philippines secured a landmark legal victory in the South China Sea arbitration, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Saturday that strengthening the country’s defense capabilities remains crucial to protecting its maritime rights.
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