Teodoro orders wider patrols as PH rejects Chinese scholars' claim over Batanes

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday, July 10, said the military will increase patrols not only in the country's northern waters but across all maritime areas after Chinese scholars claimed that Batanes belongs to China. (Video courtesy of Department of National Defense) READ: https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/10/teodoro-orders-wider-patrols-as-ph-rejects-chinese-scholars-claim-over-batanes Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews