Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. presented the Department of National Defense’s proposed 2027 budget before the Senate Committee on Finance (Subcommittee A) on October 19, 2026.

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. presented the DND's proposed budget yesterday before the Senate Finance Subcommittee A. Highlighting external defense, expanding AFP reach, cyber resilience, defense partnerships, and veterans' welfare. 🇵🇭 #DNDPHL

Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. emphasized that defending the Philippines’ maritime interests requires resilience and firmness in upholding the country’s positions across its entire maritime domain, including the West Philippine Sea and its extended continental shelf. #DNDPHL

NDRRMC Chair and Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. stressed that disaster resilience transcends political and institutional boundaries, emphasizing the need to protect communities and learn from local geographical risks to better prepare for future challenges. #DNDPHL

False and manipulative narratives necessitate immediate government response, stressed Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., noting the challenges posed by malign actors’ use of covert tactics, such as bots. #KontraFakeNews #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas #DiKaPasisii

Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. discussed how Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) can shape public opinion, influence political outcomes, and affect government policies and major infrastructure projects, putting national interests at stake. #DNDPHL

“Itong community values natin, huwag mawawala ‘yan.” Speaking at the State of Stable Internal Peace and Security Event in Jolo, Sulu, Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. underscored the crucial role of community values in sustaining development and maintaining peace and security.

🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵 At the reception of the 72nd Japan Self-Defense Forces Anniversary in Manila, Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. highlighted the increasingly dynamic and closer partnership between the Philippines and Japan in the face of shared challenges in a changing security environment.

Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., NSA Sec. Eduardo Oban Jr., and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Nafarrete met with AFP Sergeants Major to discuss updates on priority initiatives aimed at strengthening the welfare, professional development, and leadership of the AFP enlisted personnel.

🇵🇭🇫🇷 | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met with H.E. Donatienne Hissard, Ambassador of France to the Philippines, during her introductory call at the Department of National Defense in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. #DNDPHL 🇵🇭

🇵🇭🤝🇿🇦 | Senior Undersecretary Irineo C. Espino welcomed Col. Pane William Makobela, the new non-resident Defense Attaché of South Africa to the Philippines, to the Department of National Defense during the latter’s introductory call on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. #DNDPHL 🇵🇭

In an interview with Prof. Richard Heydarian on The View from Manila on One News, Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. explained that the Philippines maintains a position of neutrality while standing firm in defending its own territory. #DNDPHL #DiKaPasisiil

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. emphasized that South Korea’s strategic approach to industrialization, particularly its investment in basic industries, is a lesson that the Philippines needs to consider. #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas #DiKaPasisiil

In an interview on the sidelines of the 2026 SDD in September, Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. emphasized that South Korea’s strategic approach to industrialization, particularly its investment in basic industries, is a lesson that the Philippines needs to consider.

ICYMI | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. visited the 1101st Infantry Brigade in Isabela City for a security briefing following the recent ambush on a military convoy in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan. #DNDPHL #BagongPilipinas #DiKaPasisiil

Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. stressed that sea lanes of communication should remain free and open in accordance with the UNCLOS and international law to effectively address threats, save people, and contribute to a strong, prosperous, and resilient ASEAN and Indo-Pacific.

“𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗮𝗸𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗮.” Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. denied that the Philippines is provoking war with China, explaining that strengthening the country’s defense capabilities does not mean seeking conflict. #DNDPHL

🇵🇭🤝🇰🇷 | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. met H.E. Lee Dong-gy, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, during his introductory call on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. #DNDPHL 🇵🇭

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦-𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗩𝗙𝗔🇵🇭🇫🇷

#DNDPHL Senior Undersecretary Irineo C. Espino received the outgoing Defense Attaché of Thailand to the Philippines Group Captain Nirut Rattanajanya and incoming Defense Attaché Group Captain Vipasvit Photimanee during a joint courtesy call at Camp Aguinaldo on October 8, 2026.