MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Defence Secretary Gilberto Teoforo admits Philippines needs the help of allies in guarding its territories and in asserting its sovereign rights over areas that are subjects of dispute.
He, however, emphasised Philippines is not dependent on any country for protection.
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