Philippines to freeze arms deals with Israel The Philippines has announced that it will not enter into new arms contracts with Israel, amid growing political pressure over the Gaza war. Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro confirmed during a budget hearing before the House Committee on Appropriations in Manila that while Manila continues to receive munitions under earlier contracts, no fresh agreements will be signed. “Right now, it's just the continuing of past contracts. We have no new contracts with any Israel-based companies,” Teodoro told lawmakers. “Our issue is to secure our supply chains...