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The country’s Department of Foreign Affairs said that the sanctions against Gilberto Teodoro Jr. are “an unfriendly act” that “further complicates” bilateral relations.
Philippine Defense Secretary delivers a speech at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2026.
The Philippines’ defense chief said today that he would continue to do his duty and defend the country’s interests in the South China Sea, a day after Beijing sanctioned him for his “irresponsible remarks” about China’s maritime conduct.
In a statement, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. shrugged off the Chinese sanctions, which prevent him and his immediate family from traveling to the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, or Macao.
