German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, left, meets with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, left, meets with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, left, meets with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)