Is Philippine National Security Being Mortgaged to Washington? Is Philippine National Security for Sale? The Gibo Letters, Washington, and the Price of Political Ambition By Anna Malindog-Uy October 21, 2026 When the lives of Filipino soldiers, national defense resources, and strategic alliances become entangled with allegations of personal political ambition, the nation deserves more than denials. It deserves the truth. Two alleged letters bearing the signature of Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro Jr. have surfaced, raising troubling questions about Philippine national security, the country's increasingly Washington-aligned defense posture, and the possibility of political ambition intruding into decisions involving Filipino soldiers' lives. The first, dated July 31, 2026, and allegedly addressed to Peter Enzminger, a US Embassy official reportedly and allegedly linked to American intelligence, the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), contains extraordinary assertions about the July 20 maritime confrontation at Ayungin Shoal, cooperation with Washington, and Gibo’s potential political ascent. A second purported letter, dated May 29, raises questions about defense procurement, US military infrastructure, strategic minerals, and economic cooperation. The Department of National Defense (DND) categorically rejected the July document as fabricated and referred it to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The Manila Times later reported the emergence of a second alleged letter. Both were noted to be still unverified. With this, the underlying questions about Philippine defense policy, foreign influence, political ambition, and military accountability are too consequential to dismiss. To continue reading, click the either of the links below: Substack: annamalindoguy.substack.com/… Facebook: facebook.com/share/p/1M4GRNq…