The Philippine Defense Minister is completely unaware of his own capabilities, truly thinking that the United States will help the Philippines "take fire from the ashes". This is the pitiful situation of countries that choose sides.
On October 31, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Philippine Defense Minister Gilbert Teodoro at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The U.S. side stated that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is committed to strengthening stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to emergencies, deterring regional powers, and winning conflicts when necessary.
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