Philippine defense chief warns China may exploit drill cuts
By The BriefBrief
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Washington had assured Manila that its commitments to the Philippines remain unchanged despite cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills. He added that China could exploit those reductions.
WHO:Gilberto Teodoro
WHAT:Said China could exploit cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills and that U.S. commitments to the Philippines remain unchanged.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 6:23 AM ET
WHERE:Philippines
WHY:Teodoro was reacting to reported cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills and their implications for China’s potential advantage.
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