Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. underscored the need for effective deployment of peacekeepers, emphasizing the importance of preventing the escalation of conflict while guaranteeing the safety and protection of personnel.

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In an interview with the Defense Press Corps, Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. reiterated that the Philippines is not seeking war with China, emphasizing that its defense efforts and deterrence initiatives are rooted in upholding the sovereign rights and pride of the country.

Speaking during the DND’s proposed FY 2027 budget deliberations before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Secretary Teodoro emphasized the necessity of maintaining a presence in uninhabited areas, citing the threat of malign activities in these areas.

In an in interview with Super Radyo DZBB, Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. underscored the relevance of industrialization to the defense sector, stressing that without the real industrial advancement in the country, the defense industrialization would not be possible.

In an interview on the sidelines of the SDD 2026, Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. underscored the Philippines’ plans to construct strategic, naval, and land force bases across the country to strengthen its deterrent capability and secure its archipelagic baselines.

In an interview at the Saturday News Forum, the Defense Chief emphasized that the world believes in the Philippines’ position and that no one supports China’s narrative on the WPS. #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas #DiKaPasisiil

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. presented the Department of National Defense’s proposed 2027 budget before the Senate Committee on Finance (Subcommittee A) on October 19, 2026.

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. presented the DND's proposed budget yesterday before the Senate Finance Subcommittee A. Highlighting external defense, expanding AFP reach, cyber resilience, defense partnerships, and veterans' welfare. 🇵🇭 #DNDPHL

Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. emphasized that defending the Philippines’ maritime interests requires resilience and firmness in upholding the country’s positions across its entire maritime domain, including the West Philippine Sea and its extended continental shelf. #DNDPHL

NDRRMC Chair and Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. stressed that disaster resilience transcends political and institutional boundaries, emphasizing the need to protect communities and learn from local geographical risks to better prepare for future challenges. #DNDPHL

False and manipulative narratives necessitate immediate government response, stressed Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., noting the challenges posed by malign actors’ use of covert tactics, such as bots. #KontraFakeNews #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas #DiKaPasisii

Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. discussed how Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) can shape public opinion, influence political outcomes, and affect government policies and major infrastructure projects, putting national interests at stake. #DNDPHL

“Itong community values natin, huwag mawawala ‘yan.” Speaking at the State of Stable Internal Peace and Security Event in Jolo, Sulu, Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. underscored the crucial role of community values in sustaining development and maintaining peace and security.

🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵 At the reception of the 72nd Japan Self-Defense Forces Anniversary in Manila, Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. highlighted the increasingly dynamic and closer partnership between the Philippines and Japan in the face of shared challenges in a changing security environment.

Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., NSA Sec. Eduardo Oban Jr., and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Nafarrete met with AFP Sergeants Major to discuss updates on priority initiatives aimed at strengthening the welfare, professional development, and leadership of the AFP enlisted personnel.

🇵🇭🇫🇷 | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met with H.E. Donatienne Hissard, Ambassador of France to the Philippines, during her introductory call at the Department of National Defense in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. #DNDPHL 🇵🇭

🇵🇭🤝🇿🇦 | Senior Undersecretary Irineo C. Espino welcomed Col. Pane William Makobela, the new non-resident Defense Attaché of South Africa to the Philippines, to the Department of National Defense during the latter’s introductory call on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. #DNDPHL 🇵🇭

In an interview with Prof. Richard Heydarian on The View from Manila on One News, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. explained that the Philippines maintains a position of neutrality while standing firm in defending its own territory. #DNDPHL #DiKaPasisiil

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. emphasized that South Korea’s strategic approach to industrialization, particularly its investment in basic industries, is a lesson that the Philippines needs to consider. #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas #DiKaPasisiil