Manila, Sept. 16 -- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. visited the Philippine Army's Special Operations Command (SOCOM) on Monday, where he received a detailed briefing on the updated mission roles of its units amid the country's shifting security landscape.

During the visit, Teodoro conveyed the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in support of SOCOM's development plan, stressing the importance of adapting quickly to the demands of modern warfare and national security challenges.

"Our mission roles are expanding, while some are being phased out in areas that are not our core capabilities," Teodoro explained.

He, however, emphasized that SOCOM remains vital for supporting national government efforts, especially in human...