Teodoro pushes expanded Marine Corps presence in Kalayaan
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. wants to accelerate the development of the Philippine Marine Corps. He is pushing for an expanded strategic presence in the Kalayaan Island Group. These goals are part of an effort to strengthen archipelagic defense capabilities. Teodoro spoke about these plans during the 76th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps at Fort Bonifacio.
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is pushing for the accelerated development of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and an expanded strategic presence in the Kalayaan Island Group as the country strengthens its archipelagic defense capabilities. Speaking at the PMC’s 76th anniversary celebration at Fort Bonifacio on Saturday, Teodoro said the Marines must