Philippines defense chief denounces China note at Seoul forum
By The BriefBrief
Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro interrupted his remarks at the Seoul Defense Dialogue after a note from China was handed to him mid-speech. He read the note aloud and said it amounted to “coercion, bullying,” criticizing China’s approach during the forum.
WHO:Gilberto Teodoro
WHAT:Teodoro read aloud a China note handed to him mid-speech and criticized it as “coercion, bullying.”
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM ET
WHERE:Seoul, South Korea
WHY:Teodoro reacted to a note from China that was handed to him during his remarks at the Seoul Defense Dialogue.
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