WIRE โ€” MANILA, Philippines โ€“ Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. says Beijing must demonstrate through its actions that it is serious about improving ties with Manila before relations between the Philippines and China could be reset. Teodoro made the remark during a roundtable discussion with the Inquirer last Wednesday, July 29, in response to President Ferdinand

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