Teodoro on presence of US plane in West Philippine Sea: ‘We need the assistance’


Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr (centre) arriving in Lal-lo, Cagayan via Philippine Air Force Black Hawk helicopter in this file picture dated Aug 4, 2023. - PAO AFP

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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