Philippine Defence Secretary calls for increased regional defence spending

Source:SCMP

02 — Who / Subject

Gilberto Teodoro Jr, Pete Hegseth

03 — Where / Locus

Singapore

04 — When / Temporality

May 31, 2026

Verified: May 31, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr stated that all nations must increase defence spending to ensure regional stability. He emphasized that security is a shared burden and rejected the idea that US engagement is an 'entry fee'. Teodoro blamed China's 'expansionism' for tensions in the South China Sea."

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