Gilberto Teodoro

Defense Secretary of the Philippines

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Office: Secretary of National Defense

Born: June 14, 1964, Isabela

Party: Lakas–CMD

Education: Xavier School, Harvard Law School, De La Salle University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Japan ends postwar ban on lethal weapons exports

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As of May 2026: Formally welcomed Japan's arms export liberalization; planning visit to Tokyo to discuss equipment transfers

Japan banned lethal weapons exports in 1967 and tightened the prohibition in 1976. On April 21, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet scrapped those limits.

Updated May 31