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Philippine Defense Chief Advocates NATO Ties for Security

3/28/2026

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr proposed strengthening ties with NATO at the 2026 Paris Defence and Strategy Forum.
He urged interoperability with NATO and EU states to boost resilience and protect about 10 million overseas Filipino citizens.
Some observers view this as aligning with the Philippines' security partnership with the United States.
Others warn it could create a strategic dilemma if it conflicts with U.S. interests.

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr proposed strengthening ties with NATO at the 2026 Paris Defence and Strategy Forum.
He urged interoperability with NATO and EU states to boost resilience and protect about 10 million overseas Filipino citizens.
Some observers view this as aligning with the Philippines' security partnership with the United States.
Others warn it could create a strategic dilemma if it conflicts with U.S. interests.