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Defense Secretary Teodoro Warns Of Security Challenges
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has warned that the country’s defense buildup is not moving fast enough to address emerging security challenges. Teodoro emphasized the need for ambitious national security plans and increased military capabilities to protect the country’s territory and sovereignty. The Philippines is racing to strengthen its military and expand its ability to enforce laws in its maritime domain, with infrastructure gaps hampering operations. This was reported by INQUIRER.net.