Interaksyon [Unofficial]Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
The Japan TimesDefense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, affirmed Sunday that talks will be launched on the export of surface-to-ship missiles from Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/31/japan/japan-philippines-surface-to-ship-missiles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #philippinejapanrelations #defensephilippines #shinjirokoizumi #gilbertoteodoro #missiles #singapore
Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
The Philippines is pursuing a policy of “strategic ambiguity” on U.S. missile deployments, but it is clear on one thing: It has already secured the funds to buy its own midrange missiles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/asia-pacific/politics/philippine-defense-secretary-gilberto-teodoro-missiles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #gilbertoteodoro #philippines #defense #squad #us #usmilitary #china #pla #southchinasea
Japan and Philippine defense ministers on Sunday agreed to strengthen cooperation amid China’s growing military activity in the East and South China seas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/01/japan/japan-philippines-defense-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #gennakatani #philippines #gilbertoteodoro #philippinejapanrelations #defense
Beijing’s demands that Manila remove a U.S. missile system have backfired, as the Philippines' defense chief says his country is now determined to acquire its own midrange missile capability. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/06/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-defense-minister-teodoro-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #southchinasea #disputedislands #gilbertoteodoro #defense #philippinesjapanrelations #us #usmilitary #china #pla
Germany recently became the latest Western power to announce plans to substantially deepen security ties with the Philippines — a development that highlights how Manila is also looking beyond its traditional regional partners to bolster its defense posture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/14/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-germany-deepen-security-ties/ #asiapacific #politics #philippines #germany #defense #ferdinandmarcosjr #borispistorius #gilbertoteodoro #indopacific #southeastasia #china #japan #australia #canada #unitedstates #southchinasea
Norobiik @Several senators on Thursday urged #PresidentMarcos to ban all #Pogos for posing a threat to #NationalSecurity and for being the source of #crimes such as those cited by Tengco.
Opposition Sen. #RisaHontiveros urged the President to heed the pronouncements of Defense Secretary #GilbertoTeodoro Jr. who favored a total ban on Pogos on national security grounds. #PogoBan
#PogoCrackdown widens; ‘250 to 300’ not licensed
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1951406/pogo-crackdown-widens-250-to-300-not-licensed
Australia says its recent encounters with China's military fell short of being safe and professional.
Marles also held talks with Philippines Defense Secretary #GilbertoTeodoro on the sidelines of the #shangriladialogue
#Australia seeks military talks with #China, ties with #Philippines
https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-seeks-military-talks-with-china-ties-philippines/
Swedish ambassador to the #Philippines #AnnikaThunborg proposed the sale of up to a dozen #Gripens to #Manila when she met Defence Minister #GilbertoTeodoro Jnr in August. Manila is seeking to modernise its fighter jets at a tense time in the #SouthChinaSea. #JAS39Gripen
Joining #Nato ‘will bring opportunities’ for #Sweden’s arms makers in #AsiaPacific amid tensions with #China
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3253889/joining-nato-will-bring-opportunities-swedens-arms-makers-asia-pacific-amid-tensions-china
