Teodoro urges higher defense spending to boost PH maritime security
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The Philippine defense chief is seeking an increase in his agency's budget to boost the country's military capabilities and maritime security. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. made that remark as the Philippines celebrates the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral award that invalidated Beijing's sweeping claims in the West Philippine Sea. — ANC, The World Tonight, July 10, 2026
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