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Philippine Defence Chief's China Clash Sparks 2028 Presidential Buzz

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has gained significant online support following a public confrontation with a Chinese embassy official at the Seoul Defence Dialogue. Teodoro read aloud a note from the Chinese attaché that reiterated Beijing's rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, calling the action disrespectful to the forum's hosts and international law. This incident has fueled speculation among some Filipinos about his potential presidential candidacy in 2028, though analysts note past electoral losses and weak polling as significant challenges. AI

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Philippine Defence Chief's China Clash Sparks 2028 Presidential Buzz

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Raissa Robles ·

    Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash

    Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has won a burst of online support among Filipinos who see him as one of Manila’s most outspoken senior officials against China, with some already asking whether it could give him enough political momentum to carry him into the 202…

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