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Rappler Talk: Philippine Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro on China sanctions
MANILA, Philippines – On June 11, the eve of Independence Day celebrations in the Philippines, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it was imposing sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Beijing accuses Teodoro of “repeatedly making irresponsible remarks on China, which undermines China’s legitimate interests and sabotages China-Philippines relations.” What the ministry does not include as context are the dec…
Maritime council backs Teodoro amid China ban
THE National Maritime Council (NMC) expressed support for Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. amid the sanctions imposed by the Chinese government against him and his family.In a statement released Sunday, the NMC reiterated that Teodoro was merely carrying out his “duties in accordance with law and established Philippine policy” in repeatedly asserting the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).“His statements and action…
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official has once again denied China's imposition of sanctions on Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. According to PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela, Chinese Embassy Deputy Spokesperson Guo Wei should not forget that he stayed in the country as a guest. Tarriela said this following Guo's statement that anyone who tries to damage the relationship between the Philippines and China …
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