English: During the hearing, most of which was held in executive session, Tolentino inquired with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro how the RAA would enhance existing bilateral defense agreements, such as those between the Philippines and the United States and with Australia, and facilitate future agreements with other allied nations.
Filipino: Sa kurso ng pagdinig na ang karamihan ay isinagawa bilang executive session, inalam ni Tolentino mula kay Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro kung paano mapapabuti ng RAA ang mga umiiral nang bilateral defense agreements ng bansa, gaya ng kasunduan ng Pilipinas sa Estados Unidos at Australia, gayundin sa mga susunod pang kasunduan sa mga bansang kaalyado nito.