‘We will not be silenced’: Senators hit back at Chinese EmbassyMembers of the Chinese Coast Guard (CGG) were seen roving around the Rozul Reef in Palawan as they patrol the area on April 21, 2024MANILA, Philippines — Senators are hitting back at the Chinese Embassy in Manila, saying it is in no position to try to silence Philippine officials. The Chinese Embassy slammed the Senate resolution condemning its envoy’s statements against Philippine lawmakers and officials, calling it a mere political stunt. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, one of the officials the Chinese Embassy criticized, also thumbed down the embassy’s recent statement. Sen. Erwin Tulfo, who had choice words for the Chinese Embassy when the issue first broke, said the embassy stands on Philippine soil — it is merely a visitor. The verbal war between Philippine officials and the Chinese Embassy has been ongoing since the installation of the new Chinese envoy, Jing Quan.

Source: Philippine Star February 11, 2026 12:18 UTC