AFP Backs Teodoro Amid China Embassy's Criticism of Severed Military Dialogue
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) defended Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. after the Chinese Embassy criticized the suspension of military dialogue. The AFP stated the dialogue was meaningless due to continued Chinese provocations and reaffirmed their commitment to defending sovereignty. Teodoro noted the dialogue had been suspended for years.
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