Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China's aggression
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Canadian Defense Minister, David McGuinty and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign an agreement in Manila, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Gomez)Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro attends the ASEAN-Japan Defence Minister Informal Meeting, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Fazry Ismail/Pool Photo via AP)
Canadian Defense Minister, David McGuinty and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign an agreement in Manila, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Gomez)