(UPDATE) THE Philippine government is preparing contingencies in case China invades Taiwan, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Thursday.

"First and foremost, we really have to make an assessment whether such is likely or not, nonetheless we continue to plan on all contingencies not merely as a flashpoint between China and Taiwan but any contingency within the theater," Teodoro said in an interview.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details