THE Philippines is “greatly concerned” about the recent testing of a hydrogen bomb by North Korea but is nonetheless ready to face any threat that may result from it, defense and military officials said on Monday.

"The proliferation of this weapon increases the tension not only in the Korean peninsula but also adversely affects the peace and security of the whole of Asia as well," Arsenio Andolong, spokesman for the Department of National Defense (DND), said in a statement.

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