Why is the Philippine defense secretary pushing confrontation with China?

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  Our top story, China has rejected renewed allegations by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto

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  Teodoro concerning Chinese workers detained at a steel plant in Mindanao three months ago.

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  The Chinese embassy in the Philippines said prosecutors found insufficient evidence against the 70 Chinese nationals

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  and ordered their release later in May.

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  The embassy questioned Teodoro's continued accusations and rejected claims of interference in Philippine

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  law enforcement, saying he has a responsibility to protect the legitimate interests of Chinese citizens.

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  China has also urged the Philippine side to respect

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