Gilbert Teodoro

Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines since 2023 🇵🇭
| Former Defense Minister | Politician and business executive

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

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🇵🇭🤝🇮🇩 During the first official visit of Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin to the Philippines, I expressed our strong commitment to deepening defense and security ties between our two nations.

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

🇵🇭🤝🇮🇩 Sa kauna-unahang pagbisita ni Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin sa Pilipinas, ipinahayag ko ang pagtibay ng ating ugnayang pang-seguridad.
Patuloy nating pinapalakas ang kooperasyon sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Indonesia para sa kapayapaan at katatagan.

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

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[Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke @germanyinphl]

PH, Germany sign defense cooperation agreement to deepen bilateral security ties 🇵🇭🤝🇩🇪

Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and German Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed a Defense Cooperation Arrangement in Berlin on May 14, 2025.

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

Our partnership continues to evolve—anchored on mutual trust, strategic cooperation, and a firm commitment to regional peace and security.

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

In a series of high-level engagements with defense partners, I met with a delegation from the U.S. Congress on May 20 🇵🇭🤝🇺🇸.

We reaffirmed the strength of the PH–US alliance and discussed our shared goals in the Indo-Pacific region.

#DNDPHL #PHUSAlliance #IndoPacific

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

#DNDPHL Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. visited Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on April 9, 2025, and engaged in a dialogue with the troops of the 5th Fighter Wing, Air Defense Command of the Philippine Air Force. 🇵🇭 ✈️

Full story 👉 https://t.co/wS46pEiktY

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

PH humanitarian contingent returns from Myanmar earthquake mission; DND Chief leads welcome ceremony

Full story👉https://t.co/ePzWoLOK92

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

Strengthening our defense ties with New Zealand.
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The signing of the SOVFA marks a new chapter in PH–NZ security cooperation—anchored on shared values, regional stability, and mutual respect.

#DNDPHL #DefenseDiplomacy #SOVFA

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

Proud to reaffirm the Philippines' unwavering commitment to global peace and security. 🇵🇭

Our pledges at #PKM2025 reflect the bravery and dedication of our Filipino peacekeepers.

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

The Philippines, represented by Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., announced substantial pledges at the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting (PKMM) on May 14, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.

Read: https://t.co/73QqcOrYUB

#PKM2025 #DNDPHL

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

At the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin, #DNDPHL Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ steadfast commitment to global peacekeeping missions.

Read more: https://t.co/XYSsbtyUv9

#PHForPeace #PartnerPathfinderPeacemaker #PKM2025 #DNDPHL

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵 | #DNDPHL Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. received LTGEN Matsunaga Koji, Japan's Vice Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, of the Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) for a courtesy call on April 11, Friday.

Read more: https://t.co/4ZInpOBkx6

[Department of National Defense - Philippines @dndphl]

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, rendered an introductory call on #DNDPHL Sec. Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr., during the former’s visit to the Philippines on Wednesday.

Read full story👉https://t.co/o3Cx6dLszd

[Gilbert Teodoro @Gilbert_TeodoJR]

🇵🇭 Grateful to be appointed as Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines by President @bongbongmarcos .

I am committed to defending our sovereignty and modernizing our armed forces. 🛡️

#Defense #PublicService