Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday held an in-depth discussion with representatives from the Notre Dame International Security Center (NDISC), sharing the Philippines’ perspective on regional security issues.
According to the Department of National Defense (DND), the delegation led by professor Michael Charles Desch visited the agency earlier in the day.
It noted that such interactions are in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to continuously engage with international partners.
The Defense Department also highlighted that the visit was part of the Hans J. Morgenthau (HJM) Fellowship international engagement program, which brings together PhD candidates and early postdoctoral fellows from renowned universities worldwide.
“During the meeting, Secretary Teodoro and the NDISC delegation engaged in a lively and substantive discussion on the Philippine perspective on regional security, allowing the HJM delegation to deepen strategic understanding of Indo-Pacific and global security issues,” the DND said.
The delegation expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to exchange views with the Philippine defense leadership.
“The activity reflects the DND’s ongoing efforts to connect with international academic institutions, contributing to a more informed global discourse on defense and security,” the DND said.
