Thu Sep 12 04:57:49 UTC 2024: ## Defense Secretary Teodoro’s Resignation Rumors Debunked by Presidential Communications Office

**MANILA, PHILIPPINES** – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has firmly denied rumors circulating online that Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. has resigned from his post. In a statement released Thursday, Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez emphasized that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. maintains unwavering trust and confidence in Secretary Teodoro.

Chavez dismissed the rumors as “pathetic attempts to sow disunity” within a department dedicated to protecting the country and its citizens. He urged the public to refrain from spreading such unfounded claims, particularly at a time when the Department of National Defense (DND) is focused on its vital mission.

“Busy as they are with their mission, we should spare our fighting men of the corrosive politicking that has no place in their ranks,” Chavez added.

The PCO’s statement comes as a clear rejection of the unsubstantiated claims and reaffirms the President’s faith in Secretary Teodoro’s leadership within the DND.

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