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Defense Secretary Teodoro and AFP Chief Brawner using China as Scapegoat for Everything Bad in the Philippines – Anna Malindog Uy

Geopolitical Analyst Professor Anna Malindog Uy hits it right in the Head when she said this about Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr.: "Ginagawa nilang 'Bogeyman' ang China. Lahat na lang ng Nangyayari sa Pilipinas - China ang may Kasalanan. Dalawa lang ang kanilang Scapegoat: Either si Digong o China"

English Translation: They are making China as the 'Bogeyman'. Everything that happens in the Philippines, they blame China for it. They have two Scapegoats: Either Digong Duterte or China

SOURCE: Nightline News Facebook Page Infographic, 12/02/25 - 1030H {Archived Link}

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The Philippine Navy's (PN) Submarine Program seems to have gone out of favor under Gibo, as per a recent Article by Rappler. I have seen some American Defense Observers talking against it and insisting on going to Drones instead, and naturally Gibo who LOVES the US is now mouthing that same Line. Perhaps I'll write about this more later …

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Either Nikki Coseteng was "Psychic", or she maybe she already knew about it back then in early of last Year of 2024 when she gave this Interview. If she did, she likely was referring to Gibo Teodoro. Note that this Video became Viral when I posted it, gaining over 80k Views.

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Anna Malindog-Uy is right, though. Why was Gibo Teodoro's Citizenship not discussed publicly during the Confirmation Hearings? Why didn't he release a Press Statement then that he had, indeed, already renounced his Citizenship? I'm not saying that Gibo still has a Maltese Citizenship, especially now that he says he renounced it already. But what I am asking is that why no transparency? He could've just said it outright right then and there in 2021 or 2022. Also, how trustworthy is a Secretary of National Defense (SND) who was willing to swear an Oath to another Country? That is not just any Position, that is one of the most Critical Positions in the Cabinet. It doesn't seem that there are Legal Issues of him being a SND now, but from an Ethical or Moral Point of View (POV), that I think is highly doubtful ...

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The Way I see it, all these Noise of Gibo Teodoro supposedly still holding a Maltese Passport seems like another Case of "Tanim Fake News", an Allegation that is easily disproven, and serves as a Distraction to the News of Paulo Tantoco's Cocaine Overdose.

It also seems to serve as a Way to discredit and attack China as supposedly spreading these Disinformation. '"China" na naman daw … "China" lang ng "China" …'

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Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro told the Press in Singapore recently that they haven't formally received an Offer for the sale of the F-16C Fighting Falcon Aircraft from the United States (US), and that even if they did, they are still not sure if they will get it.

Quoting from him directly: "As far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing on the Table for me to consider. We have not even decided, number one, when we will acquire a Multi-Role Fighter and what Model". He also dismissed the possible sale as just "Media Hype".

You can access the Article at the "Defense News" Website here: https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/06/02/philippines-defense-boss-throws-cold-water-on-large-f-16-buy-from-us/

MY THOUGHTS: If there is no formal offer or request from them for those F-16 Aircraft, then clearly by approving its sale, the Administration of Donald Trump is indirectly saying or implying to the Philippines that they want us to buy it.

Probably in exchange for all the Troop and Missile deployment they have been doing in our Country which they see as a “Favor” to us, but actually benefit them more as it will help protect Taiwan which the United States (US) loves so much.

I also found it amusing that Gibo is trying to act tough against the US when he is likely depending on them when he is acting tough against China. He is the second Philippine Government Official to put doubts on the acquisition of the F-16s though, the other one being Ambassador Jose Romualdez as I posted about recently.

If they don’t really want the F-16s, I think they are hoping that acquiring other Weapons and Equipment from the US instead will keep the US “happy”. But if the US insists so and starts pressuring them, then I am not sure if they will be able to resist it since they are literally depending so much on them right now.

SOURCE: Philippines Defense Boss throws Cold Water on large F-16 buy from US {Archived Link}

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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. confirmed the reports from the Indian Press that the second Battery of the BrahMos Missile System for the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) is indeed now on its Way by Ship to the Philippines from India during a recent Interview.

He also seems to have confirmed that the first Battery wasn't properly being stored as reported before, but they are now trying to correct the Situation. Quoting from him directly during the Interview: "They’re on their way, we’re taking all the steps needed to use them properly.”

"What I’ve been working on is ensuring where they will be placed and stored, as these preparations weren’t ready before. We rushed to catch up and make the necessary Arrangements."

You can read more about his Interview at the "BusinessWorld" Website here: https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2025/04/23/667980/philippines-to-get-2nd-batch-of-brahmos-supersonic-cruise-missiles-from-india/

MY NOTES: Remember that late last Year of 2024, I posted about how Senate President Francis Escudero said that a Missile System that he did not name that was bought from India was being stored improperly in Zambales. You can read about that Article here: https://therhk111militaryandarmspage.blogspot.com/2024/12/multi-billion-pesos-worth-brahmos-missiles-just-being-kept-ordinary-warehouse.html

So now it is confirmed that it is indeed the BrahMos, but since this System was bought during the Administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte back in June of 2022, I get the sense that they might put the blame on him then for this Issue.

I don't agree with that, this new Administration KNEW that these Missiles were coming, they could've made the Preparations for the Storage Facilities themselves. Remember that while the Contract was signed in 2022, the first Battery only arrived in 2024, so they had a full two Years to prepare those Facilities.

And yet they are only moving now, in 2025 after the first Battery already arrived. Shaking my Head …

SOURCES:

Multi-billion Pesos worth of BrahMos Missiles just being kept in an ordinary Warehouse? {Archived Link}

Philippines to get 2nd Batch of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missiles from India {Archived Link}

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The Bangag Government is now busy trying to quarrel more with China to distract the Country from the Problems of the 'Bangag. Yung Spokesperson ng Navy at si Gibo panay ngakngak laban sa Tsina, kaya napipikon na ang Tsina at sumasagot na rin yung PLA mismo.'

'Para silang mga Batang matatapang lang pag hawak ang Saya ng Nanay nila na US.'