The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt to limit Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea and confront concerns about supply chains and disinformation.
“The bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Canada has entered a new phase, a new era, and I’m very, very optimistic,” said Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
“We are aligned because the both of us uphold the rule of international law.”
Teodoro spoke exclusively with The Canadian Press during his visit earlier this month to Ottawa. He said he believes Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Canada “sometime in July” to discuss trade, tourism, food and energy exports, including liquefied natural gas….