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As the Philippines commemorates the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral award on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, works of 100 national finalists were unveiled during the WPS Mural Festival at the National Library on July 7, 2026. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, retired justice Antonio Carpio, Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro, and Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela attended the event.
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(1st UPDATE) Defense Secretary GIlberto Teodoro Jr. confirms that Manila's defense attache to Beijing has been recalled but says it's part of 'readjusting' in the DND
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has recalled its defense attaché to Beijing, a move Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said was part of a “process of re-estabilishing and readjusting” postings under a “new engagement framework” of his department.
