Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. accused China of using 'disinformation through avoidance' and 'blackmail' in response to Beijing's statements on the arrest of Chinese nationals in the Philippines and Filipinos in China.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines to expand its Direct Commission Program to recruit more technology specialists, addressing the military's increasing need for advanced tech skills.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has set a high standard for the next chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that for China, negotiations are not a path to conflict resolution but a means of gaining advantage, emphasizing that the Philippines will not be deceived.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that Beijing must alter its behavior in the West Philippine Sea before any reset of bilateral ties can occur. He emphasized that the Philippines will not compromise on its sovereignty and sovereign rights.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confirmed the recall of Manila's defense attaché to Beijing, stating it is part of a "readjustment" within the Department of National Defense.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stated that sanctions imposed on him and his family by China were due to what Beijing called “erroneous statements,” which he maintained were rooted in his disclosures on illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea.

Officials in Negros Occidental, Philippines, have endorsed a proposal by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for localized peace talks with communist rebels following recent clashes in the province.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has defended the Pax Silica industrial tech hub project, emphasizing its importance for national resilience. Vice President Sara Duterte also reacted to the proposed AI hub, while an opinion piece explores the opportunities for the Philippines to participate in creating future technologies through the project.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that China's decision to sanction Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was 'unhelpful' and increased tensions between the two nations.

The Philippines has condemned China's sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family as an 'unfriendly act' that further complicates relations, with Teodoro vowing to continue his duties amidst the ongoing maritime dispute.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. affirmed the legitimacy of the Army's operations in Toboso and Cauayan towns, where 19 alleged New People's Army combatants were killed in a series of armed encounters.