Philippines pushes deeper defense ties with NATODefense Secretary Gibo Teodoro (third from L) and a Philippine delegation meet with NATO officials on the sidelines of the 2026 Paris Defence and Strategy Forum on Tuesday, March 24, in Paris, France. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking to expand defense cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European partners, the Department of National Defense said. He said the Philippines is laying the groundwork for enhanced interoperability and exchanges with NATO and European Union countries. The DND said in a statement that Cavo Dragone was open to the proposal, noting the importance of sharing information and best practices as partners. DND / Released NATO officials led by chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone at the meeting with Philippine defense officials on Tuesday, March 24.

Source: Philippine Star March 26, 2026 00:46 UTC