"Panahon na para malaman talaga natin kung sino ang kumikikita, sino ang nag-aamplify, at sino ang mistulang megaphone ng China dito sa Pilipinas. Sen. Erwin Tulfo also criticized China, saying it must respect the Philippines' right to free speech. "To the Chinese Embassy officials: You do not have the moral authority to lecture Filipinos about freedom of speech—because freedom of speech does not exist in your country. Tulfo called the statement unacceptable, saying China cannot police the free speech of Filipinos. 256 condemning the recent statements of the Chinese Embassy.

Source: Philippine Star January 26, 2026 16:15 UTC