Teodoro: Dual Citizenship Accusation False, a ‘Smear Campaign’

‘President fully trusts Teodoro’

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. still enjoys the full trust of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a Palace spokesman said Tuesday.Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued this statement following reports that Teodoro had a Maltese passport.The Department of National Defense (DND) said Teodoro had surrendered the passport in 2021.The DND statement confirmed a story published in The …

Teodoro: Dual citizenship accusation false, a ‘smear campaign’

LAUREL, Batangas, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. broke his silence on Tuesday regarding his now-renounced Maltese passport, calling the issue a “smear campaign”. Teodoro said he was informed last week that someone had accused him of being a dual citizen while serving as the Department of National Defense (DND) chief, but he chose

Teodoro: Dual citizenship report part of smear campaign

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday called a smear campaign the article questioning his alleged dual citizenship.

Gibo says smear campaign behind Malta passport story

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he was warned last week that his now-renounced Maltese passport would surface as a controversy, calling it "not just fake news but a smear campaign."

Gibo fights back vs. 'smear campaign' over dual citizenship rumor

Tarique Rahman under fire: BNP leaders decry targeted smear campaigns

Although BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has remained abroad for over 15 years, party leaders say he has emerged as a mature political figure, admired for his prudence, foresight, and ability to make timely decisions.