ASEAN defense ministers gather in Cebu for annual talks

The Manila Times

ASEAN defense ministers begin their annual meeting in Cebu on Oct. 28, 2026 with discussions led by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expected to focus on regional security cooperation amid questions over Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific as the Iran war strains US military readiness. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is attending the gathering, where Southeast Asian counterparts are likely to seek clarity on US priorities and the implications of the conflict for its regional security commitments. China said on Oct. 27 that it was sending its defense attaché ​at the Chinese ‌embassy to the Philippines to the meeting.  Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net  Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion  Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital  Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #TheManilaTimes #LocalNews ---------------------------------------------------------------------/

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00:02May we request everyone to settle down where we are about to begin. Thank you.

00:42Ladies and gentlemen, our heads of delegation for the 20th ASEAN Defense Minister's Meeting,

00:48led by His Excellency Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. of the Department of National Defense.

01:01Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, mabuhay, and welcome to Cebu.

01:10Good morning. Magandang umaga.

01:13It is my distinct order to welcome you all.

01:16It marks the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Share Principles.

01:25Our convergence is all the more necessary and as a collective whole.

01:32As I close, our and Assistant Secretary Simplicius Adesai.

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