China must stop 'predatory activities' for DND to restore military dialogue -- Teodoro

GMA Network - Oct 14, 2026

China must first stop its “predatory activities” in the West Philippine Sea before the Department of National Defense (DND) will restore the military-to-military dialogue between Manila and Beijing, Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday.

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